Module 4

Question 1

Name the 10 points for discretion of a person

Answer 1

Age 
Sex / Gender
Colour 
Height
Build 
Hair
Clothing
Distinguishing features 
Carrying anything
Complexion

Question 2

Name the 5 parts for structure of a statement

Answer 2

1. What is it all about (short - 2 lines)
2. People (I shall now introduce the people I will be mentioning … )
3. Where are we (introduce places / location)
4. What happened
5. Final word ( full description of persons/ vehicles mentioned 10 point for person 6 point for vehicles)

Question 3

State the 6 points for description of a vehicle

Answer 3

Colour
Make
Model
Type
Reg
Distinguishing features

Question 4

R v Turnbull considerations

ADVOKATE

Answer 4

Amount of time a person was being observed

Distance from person being observed

Visibility (time of day, street lights)

Obstruction to your view

Know to you? Seen before? If so

Any reason to remember the person

Time lapse since witness saw suspect

Error or material discrepancy in the description given by witness

Question 5

What is the evidential test?

Answer 5

First stage in the decision to prosecute - CPS must be satisfied that there is Skye Biden evidence to provide a “realistic prospect of conviction”

Question 6

What is the public interest test

Answer 6

This is the test that is used if a case passes the evidential test. The CPS must decide whether a prosecution is needed in the public interest.

Question 7

What is the purpose of a witness statement?

Answer 7

• provide written evidence of a witness
• obtain witness consent to disclose medical records
• identify special measures
• indicate witness willingly to attend course

Question 8

What does a witness statement record?

Answer 8

• records information
• provides information
• explains police actions
• assists in cross examination
• allows witness to refresh their memory before giving evidence

Question 9

What should capitals be used for in a statement?

Answer 9

Surnames
Place names and locations
All direct speech

Question 10

What is the PEACE model of interviewing

Answer 10

Planning and preparation

Engage and explain procedures

Account

Closure

Evaluation

Question 11

10 rules for giving evidence in court

Answer 11

1. Listen to the question
2. Make sure you understand the question, ask for repeat / clarity if required
3. Think carefully about the answer
4. And the question (and only the question)
5. Keep answers short and to the point
6. Never be evasive
7. Be reasonable
8. Be courteous
9. Admit mistakes
   10z state the facts plainly