Real-world case studies and anecdotes make complex law, evidence gathering and PACE principles accessible, attendees say. Trainers bring substantial legal and investigative experience, explain clearly and answer questions thoughtfully, while group exercises, breakout discussions and mock scenarios help apply learning. The course is well structured, engaging and paced to keep participants involved, with useful materials that support confident day-to-day practice. Some find the content dense or not fully tailored to every role.
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About this course
The way evidence is gathered has a major impact on successful regulatory control, enforcement and/or prosecution.
This practical, structured course equips delegates who have regulatory, enforcement and/or prosecution responsibilities with essential knowledge of law, evidence and procedure for their day-to-day roles in conducting investigations.
You’ll learn how to gather evidence to best-practice standards so that it’s relevant, admissible and credible.
The Law, Evidence, Procedure and Best Practice training course can count towards the 8-day nationally recognised qualification - the Advanced Professional Certificate In Investigative Practice - or towards the 2-day Advanced Award in Law, Evidence and Procedure & Best Practice.
What you will learn
- Understanding relevant legislation
- The Human Rights Act and related law
- Explaining and applying the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) and the Codes
- Recognising and obtaining different types of evidence: oral, documentary, real and hearsay
- How to collect evidence and maintain continuity of exhibits
- Distinguishing between facts, assumptions and opinions
- Analysis and evaluation of evidence (case analysis)
- Best practice in record-keeping, note-taking and handling disclosure
Recent reviews
All good
Geraint was very good. Enjoyed having him as the trainer. He involved us in activities and didn't just talk at us and was very knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed the course. Would highly recommend
Much improved knowledge