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2017_specification

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-09-04T18:50:46+0000

SPECIFICATION 2017 Standard Crime Contract Specification Contents Section Section Heading 1 Introduction to Contract Work 2 Service Standards 3 Qualifying Criteria 4 Carrying out Contract Work 5 Remuneration for Contract Work 6 Duty Solicitor Contract Work 7 Very High Cost Cases (VHCCs) 8 Claims, Costs, Assessments and Reviews 9 Criminal Investigations 10 Criminal Proceedings 11 Appeals and Reviews 12 Prison Law 13 Associated Civil Work 1. Introduction to Contract Work Definitions 1.1 Unless o…

2017_standard_terms

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-07-27T18:46:21+0000

2017 Standard Crime Contract Standard Terms 1 February 2017 Contents Clause Clause Heading 1 Interpretation 2 Relationship and communication 3 Working with third parties 4 Financial disclosure and risk 5 Equality and diversity 6 Logos and marketing 7 Your obligations, looking after Clients, compliance and self-monitoring 8 Keeping records and completing and returning forms 9 Provision of information and access to your premises 10 Standard of Contract Work 11 KPIs 12 Contract Documents and prec…

animal_welfare_act_2006-_unnecessary_suffering

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:07:06+0000

Animal Welfare Act 2006- Unnecessary suffering- Section 4 A person commits an offence if— (a)an act of his, or a failure of his to act, causes an animal to suffer, (b)he knew, or ought reasonably to have known, that the act, or failure to act, would have that effect or be likely to do so,

assault_abh

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-22T13:20:55+0000

Assault ABH The offence of actual bodily harm is set out in S.47 Offences Against the Person Act 1861. Which provides that it is an offence to commit an assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Whilst the statute only refers to assault, the offence may also be committed by a battery. In fact it is far more common for offences under s.47 to be committed by battery rather than by an assault. Actual bodily harm is a triable-either-way offence. The maximum sentence for ABH is 5 years imprisonment.

assault_gbh

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-22T13:23:09+0000

Assault GBH The offences of wounding and GBH are found under two separate sections of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. GBH meaning grievous bodily harm. A conviction of wounding or GBH under S. 20 represents the lesser offence which carries a maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment. Wounding and GBH under S.18 is a more serious offence and carries a maximum sentence of 25 years. There are common elements of the two offences. The main difference between the offences under s.18 and s.20…

assaults_on_constables

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:08:27+0000

Assaults on constables- Police Act 1996- Section 89 Any person who assaults a constable in the execution of his duty, or a person assisting a constable in the execution of his duty, shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or to both.

attending_on_witness

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-04-23T17:57:33+0000

Attending on a Witness It is possible to represent a witness. Funding would only be available under a CRM1&2. But you would need to justify attending on a witness. If a complex bit of law or a vulnerable client its probably fine. The simplest justification would be for a witness who is clearly at risk of self-incrimination.

awol_etc

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-05-02T15:47:37+0000

Desertion (1)A person subject to service law commits an offence if he deserts. (2)For the purposes of this Act a person deserts if he is absent without leave and— (a)he intends to remain permanently absent without leave; or (b)he intends to avoid a period of active service.

being_found_on_enclosed_premises

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-09-02T20:30:16+0000

Being found on enclosed premises - section 4 Vagrancy Act 1824 is a summary only offence and carries a maximum sentence of 3 months imprisonment and/or a level 3 fine. This charge will be appropriate for an accused against whom there is insufficient evidence of burglary or attempt burglary, but who is found within an enclosed area for an unlawful purpose.

blackmail

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:26:05+0000

Blackmail- Section 21 of the 1968 Act- A person is guilty of blackmail if, with a view to gain for himself or another or with intent to cause loss to another, he makes any unwarranted demand with menaces; and for this purpose a demand with menaces is unwarranted unless the person making it does so in the belief— (a)that he has reasonable grounds for making the demand; and (b)that the use of the menaces is a proper means of reinforcing the demand.

breach_of_scpo

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-10-03T12:26:44+0000

Serious Crime Prevention Orders A serious crime prevention order is a new kind of civil injunction, breach of which is a crime, punishable on summary conviction in the Magistrates' Court by up to six months' imprisonment and a fine of up to level 5 on the standard scale.

burglary

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-22T13:28:45+0000

Burglary he offence of burglary is set out in s.9 of the Theft Act 1968. There are two offences of burglary created under s.9. Burglary under s.9(1)(a) and burglary under s.(9)(1)(b). In many instances the same conduct could amount to an offence under both sections but not always. There is also an offence of aggravated burglary under s.10 of the Theft Act 1968. The maximum sentence for burglary is 14 years imprisonment in the case of dwellings and 10 years all other buildings. Aggravated burgla…

causing_death_by_careless_or_inconsiderate_driving

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:15:28+0000

Road Traffic Act 1988 Causing death by careless, or inconsiderate, driving- Section 2 B A person who causes the death of another person by driving a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place, is guilty of an offence.

causing_death_by_dangerous_driving

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:14:30+0000

Road Traffic Act 1988 Causing death by dangerous driving - Section 1 A person who causes the death of another person by driving a mechanically propelled vehicle dangerously on a road or other public place is guilty of an offence. Dangerous driving - Section 2 A person who drives a mechanically propelled vehicle dangerously on a road or other public place is guilty of an offence.

caution

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-05-22T16:47:07+0000

Caution “You do not have to say anything. But it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in Court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.” If the police forget to caution the client I will sometimes make a note of it but say nothing. Sometimes I will remind them. Its a judgement call.

charging_for_postage

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-31T10:51:30+0000

POSTAL CHARGES The Crime Contract specifically prevents you from charging for postage and stationary. The relevant bit is in the Criminal Bills Assessment Manual. 3. Guidance for all Assessments 3.1 Administrative Work and Overheads 1. Subject to any express exceptions, payment will not be made for time spent on purely administrative matters (5.54, of the SCC Specification). Thus, office overheads are not recoverable under the SCC. Overheads include, but are not limited to: the cost of main…

code_a

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-06-22T13:47:59+0000

www.tso.co.uk The Code contained in this booklet has been issued by the Home Secretary under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and has been approved by Parliament. Copies of the Codes issued under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 must be readily available in all police stations for consultation by police officers, detained people and members of the public. CODE A Revised Code of Practice for the exercise by: Police Officers of Statutory Powers of stop and search Police Officers …

code_b

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-01T12:16:56+0000

POLICE AND CRIMINAL EVIDENCE ACT 1984 (PACE) CODE B CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SEARCHES OF PREMISES BY POLICE OFFICERS AND THE SEIZURE OF PROPERTY FOUND BY POLICE OFFICERS ON PERSONS OR PREMISES Commencement - Transitional Arrangements This Code applies to applications for warrants made after 00.00 on 27 October 2013 and to searches and seizures taking place after 00.00 on 27 October 2013. 35425 Pace Code B Text.indd 1 24/02/2014 10:35

code_c

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-07-20T14:56:41+0000

PACE CODE C CODE C February 2017 POLICE AND CRIMINAL EVIDENCE ACT 1984 (PACE) CODE C REVISED CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DETENTION, TREATMENT AND QUESTIONING OF PERSONS BY POLICE OFFICERS This Code applies to people in police detention after 00.00 on 23 February 2017 notwithstanding that their period of detention may have commenced before that time.

code_d

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-12-21T14:48:08+0000

POLICE AND CRIMINAL EVIDENCE ACT 1984 CODE D ==== CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF PERSONS BY POLICE OFFICERS ==== s67(7B) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) This code has effect in relation to any identification procedure carried out after midnight on 06 March 2011.

code_e

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-05-22T16:31:07+0000

CODE E Revised Code of Practice on Audio Recording Interviews with Suspects Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) Revised Code of Practice on Audio Recording Interviews with Suspects London: TSO Published with the permission of Home Office on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. © Crown Copyright 2016

code_f

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-06-22T13:49:48+0000

F 1 POLICE AND CRIMINAL EVIDENCE ACT (PACE) CODE F REVISED CODE OF PRACTICE ON VISUAL RECORDING WITH SOUND OF INTERVIEWS WITH SUSPECTS Commencement - Transitional Arrangements The contents of this Code should be considered if an interviewer decides to make a visual recording with sound of an interview with a suspect after 00.00 on 27 October 2013 There is no statutory requirement under PACE to visually record interviews 35424 Pace Code F Text.indd 1 24/02/2014 10:51 F Codes of Practice – Code F …

code_g

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-06-22T13:51:24+0000

G 1 POLICE AND CRIMINAL EVIDENCE ACT 1984 (PACE) CODE G REVISED CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE STATUTORY POWER OF ARREST BY POLICE OFFICERS Commencement – Transitional Arrangements This Code applies to any arrest made by a police officer after 00:00 on 12 November 2012 G Codes of Practice – Code G Statutory power of arrest by police officers 2 1 Introduction 1.1 This Code of Practice deals with the statutory power of police to arrest a person who is involved, or suspected of being involved, in a crim…

code_h

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-06-22T14:15:54+0000

www.tso.co.uk The Code contained in this booklet has been issued by the Home Secretary under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and has been approved by Parliament. Copies of the Codes issued under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 must be readily available in all police stations for consultation by police officers, detained people and members of the public. CODE H Revised Code of Practice in connection with: The detention, treatment and questioning by Police Officers of persons i…

coercive_and_controlling_behaviour

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-10-17T11:43:23+0000

Controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship 1. A person (A) commits an offence if a) A repeatedly or continuously engages in behaviour towards another person (B) that is controlling or coercive, b) at the time of the behaviour, A and B are personally connected,

common_assault

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-22T13:22:36+0000

Common Assault Common assault is a summary offence. Assault and battery have no statutory definition. The definition and all elements of the offence of assault are set out in case law. The punishment for assault (maximum 6 months imprisonment) is set out in statute under s.39 Criminal Justice Act 1988.

companies_act

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-27T16:52:57+0000

Companies Act The Companies Act 2006 (c 46) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which forms the primary source of UK company law. It had the distinction of being the longest Act in British Parliamentary history: with 1,300 sections and covering nearly 700 pages, and containing 16 schedules (the list of contents is 59 pages long) but it has since been surpassed, in that respect, by the Corporation Tax Act 2009.

condensed_public_order

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:32:59+0000

Public Order Act 1986 Riot Riot – Section 1. (1)Where 12 or more persons who are present together use or threaten unlawful violence for a common purpose and the conduct of them (taken together) is such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety, each of the persons using unlawful violence for the common purpose is guilty of riot. (2)It is immaterial whether or not the 12 or more use or threaten unlawful violence simultaneously.(3)The comm…

court_duty_rates

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-03-12T21:05:17+0000

Court Duty Rates London (Office Hours) Attendance and Waiting £50.32 Travel £0.00 London (Out of Office Hours) Attendance and Waiting £62.87 Travel £24.00 National (Office Hours) Attendance and Waiting £49.14 Travel £0.00 National (Out of Office Hours) Attendance and Waiting £61.41 Travel £24.00

court_orders

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:23:28+0000

Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO)- Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPOs) were introduced across England and Wales in March 2014 as part of the Call to End Violence Against Women and Girls action plan. Under the DVPO scheme, police and magistrates have the power to ban a domestic violence perpetrator from returning to their home or having contact with the victim for up to 28 days in the immediate aftermath of a domestic violence incident. The order will be for a minimum of 14 days a…

covid19_advice

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2020-04-03T12:55:41+0000

COVID19 ADVICE (Updated 3rd April) From 2nd April there is a National Protocol for police station attendances. You can read it in full here: The impact of the corona virus is being felt across the globe. In the UK the Prime Minister has on medical advice asked us all to work from home. However court hearings and police station interviews will continue. The Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland…

criminal_bills_assessment_manual

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-07-25T21:00:22+0000

Criminal Bills Assessment Manual Version Issue date Last review date Owned by 4 Legal Aid Agency – Service Development Criminal Bills Assessment Manual – Version 4– July 2017 2 Version History Version Date Reason 1 25th April 2013 2 Oct 2015 Incorporated changes brought in by Legal Aid Transformation Consultation 2013 and changes to Criminal Legal Aid regarding the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014

criminal_damage

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:01:00+0000

CRIMINAL DAMAGE Criminal Damage Act 1971 Section 1 (1) “A person who without lawful excuse destroys or damages property belonging to another intending to destroy or dame such property or being reckless as to whether any such property would be destroyed or damaged shall be guilty of the offence.”

dbs_checks

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2020-01-21T21:30:56+0000

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS CRIMINAL RECORD: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Posted on 27th September 2016 Being arrested, cautioned or convicted of a crime can be a daunting experience but the long term effects of having a criminal record can make it even worse.

domestic_violence

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-04-22T10:14:54+0000

Domestic Violence Zero tolerance to domestic matters no matter how small probably reduces crime particularly domestic violence and murder. Although, we need more long term studies but it appears to be working. Its smart public policy. More than two-thirds of murders involve a partner or an ex-partner. The extent of domestic violence is still shocking, with more than 1 million women experiencing at least one incident every year. But this masks a 40% decline in domestic violence incidents since…

double_fees

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-03-15T13:45:43+0000

TWO FIXED FEES: In order to claim two fixed fees, the rule of thumb is whether there are two distinct matters and two attendances. These cases are easily spotted if they would attract two LA orders or have two distinct police disposals. There is a great deal of confusion surrounding this issue. Hopefully, we can try to make the position clear. You can claim two bills for one job but it is now much more difficult than ever. Most firms are simply not claiming second bills, which is a shame as they…

driving_or_being_in_charge_when_under_influence_of_drink_or_drugs-_section_4

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:16:10+0000

Road Traffic Act 1988 Driving, or being in charge, when under influence of drink or drugs- Section 4 A person who, when driving or attempting to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place, is unfit to drive through drink or drugs is guilty of an offence.

drugs

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-22T20:05:53+0000

DRUGS Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Controlled Drugs Drugs are controlled drugs if they are specified as being of Class A, B or C, as set out in Parts I, II or III of Schedule 2 to the Act. Each drug that is individually controlled is specified by reference to its proprietary and/or chemical name (as opposed to a brand name), which can be further described within the Act (like cannabis). Controlled drugs can also be specified as being a drug or the derivative of a drug pertaining to a chemical bas…

duty_solicitor_requirements

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-05-30T11:07:08+0000

DUTY SOLICITOR REQUIREMENTS The contract is poorly drafted but essentially you need to do 12 court attendances and 12 police station each year. On top of that you need to do an additional 12 attendances which can be a mix of police and or court attendances. The court attendances can be at the magistrates or crown court. Thats a total of 36 attendances each year.

explosives

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-06-15T20:20:29+0000

Explosives The main explosives offences relate to: explosives endangering life or causing damage to property the safety, manufacture of and storage of explosive substances in the workplace explosive articles for suspected terrorist purposes; and the sale and use of fireworks. This Guidance is not intended to be exhaustive. Rather it is designed to provide a quick reference point to the main offences under the relevant statutes and regulations or other parts of the Guidance.

fail_to_provide_name

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-11-03T18:57:53+0000

Persons acting in an anti-social manner Police Reform Act 2002 s50 (1) If a constable in uniform has reason to believe that a person has been acting, or is acting, in an anti-social manner (within the meaning of section 1 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c. 37) (anti-social behaviour orders)), he may require that person to give his name and address to the constable.

finding_hmp_prisoners

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-05-21T15:53:13+0000

To find a prisoner in a UK prison: prisoner.location.service@hmps.gsi.gov.uk

fraud

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-22T13:35:28+0000

Fraud The Fraud Act 2006 (c 35) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which affects England and Wales and Northern Ireland. It was given royal assent on 8 November 2006, and came into effect on 15 January 2007.The Act gives a statutory definition of the criminal offence of fraud, defining it in three classes - fraud by false representation, fraud by failing to disclose information, and fraud by abuse of position. It provides that a person found guilty of fraud was liable to a fine o…

general_defences

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:19:48+0000

General Defences 1. Insanity -Insane at the time of the offence and unfit to plead. 2. Automatism - The defence of non-insane automatism exists where a person commits a crime in circumstances where their actions can be said to be involuntary. Unable to control actions and was not self-induced such as a Hypnotic trance.

going_equipped_for_theft

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:28:21+0000

Going Equipped for Theft- Section 25 (1) of the 1968 Theft Act states that a person shall be guilty of an offence if, when not at his place of abode, he has any article for use in the course of or in connection with any burglary of theft.

handling_stolen_goods

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:27:51+0000

Handling stolen goods –Section 22 of the 1968 Act states that a person is guilty of handling stolen goods if, knowing or believing them to be stolen, and acting other than in the course of stealing, he dishonestly does one of the following: 1. Receives the goods; 2. arranges to receive them; 3. undertakes their detention, removal, disposal or realisation by or for the benefit of another; 4. arranges to undertake the above; 5. assists in their detention, removal, disposal or realisation, ect; 6. …

handy_clauses

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-12-03T11:55:22+0000

HANDY PACE CLAUSES REQUEST CUSTODY RECORD 2.4A When a detainee leaves police detention or is taken before a court they, their legal representative or appropriate adult shall be given, on request, a copy of the custody record as soon as practicable. This entitlement lasts for 12 months after release.

harassment

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:30:35+0000

Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Prohibition of harassment- Section 1 (1)A person must not pursue a course of conduct— (a)which amounts to harassment of another, and (b)which he knows or ought to know amounts to harassment of the other. (1A)A person must not pursue a course of conduct — (a)which involves harassment of two or more persons, and (b)which he knows or ought to know involves harassment of those persons, and

how_to_become_a_police_station_rep

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-01-19T16:06:55+0000

HOW TO BECOME A POLICE STATION REP Becoming a police station rep is not difficult and nearly anyone can do it. Its a great job and an important part of the criminal defence procedure. If you want to learn about how to become a rep do please read the whole page. If you have any questions feel free to get in touch.

id_cards

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-06-20T14:26:42+0000

ID CARDS All reps should carry a recognised ID card. The issue first arose at Lewisham some years ago after a member of the public gained access to a client simply by claiming to be a rep. All reps should carry a card as it is simply practical to do so.

identification

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-30T23:44:42+0000

IDENTIFICATION The basic rules for the evidential requirements for recording identification of a suspect in a witness statement is summarised in the acronym ADVOKATE from Turnbull 1977 Amount of time Distance Visibility Obstructions Known or seen before

joint_enterprise

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-09-29T16:19:43+0000

JOINT ENTERPRISE CPS Guidance on: Joint Enterprise Charging Decisions December 2012 Please note that the CPS are currently reviewing the charging process for joint enterprise. Joint Enterprise charging decisions Principal, secondary and inchoate liability

malicious_communications

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:10:50+0000

Malicious Communications Act 1988 Offence of sending letters etc. with intent to cause distress or anxiety- Section 1 (1)Any person who sends to another person— (a)a letter, electronic communication or article of any description] which conveys— (i)a message which is indecent or grossly offensive; (ii)a threat; or (iii)information which is false and known or believed to be false by the sender; or (b)any [article or electronic communication] which is, in whole or part, of an indecent or gros…

mileage_claims

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-25T16:10:19+0000

MILEAGE CLAIMS The things every rep needs to know about mileage claims: 1. Cost Outside of office hours you can claim up to 45p for mileage. Mileage payments up to 40p are tax free. Everything over 40p is taxable as income. 2. Office Hours Inside office hours Mileage is the distance from the instructing solicitors office to the venue or the actual mileage, whichever is the shortest. The expectation is that you will use public transport. You can still use you own car but payments are capped …

modern_slavery_and_human_traffiking

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-06-23T21:20:16+0000

Human Trafficking, Smuggling and Slavery Introduction Smuggling Definition Legislation and Sentencing Offences of Human Trafficking, Slavery and Forced Labour Human Trafficking Slavery, Servitude, Forced and Compulsory Labour Alternative Offences Alternative Strategies Sentencing Deportation Compensation Slavery and Trafficking Reparation Orders Proceeds of Crime Forfeiture and detention of vehicles, ship or aircraft - Sections 11 and 12 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 Slavery and Trafficking Pr…

moving_detainees

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-10-23T09:24:13+0000

Movement of detainees PER Form Custody staff must complete a Person Escort Record (PER) form and ensure the form accompanies a detainee who is being transferred from a custody suite. This includes transfer to: any other police station (in any force area)

murder

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-22T13:21:43+0000

Murder The law of murder is set out in common law. The legal definition of murder is 'the unlawful killing of a human being in the Queen's peace, with malice aforethought'. The actus reus of murder consists of the unlawful killing of a human being in the Queen's peace. The mens rea of murder is malice aforethought, which has been interpreted by the courts as meaning intention to kill or intention to cause GBH.

new_bail_arrangements

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-27T08:15:33+0000

NEW BAIL ARRANGEMENTS Bail Act Update New Bail Arrangements (Policing and Crime Act 2017) come into force on April 1st 2017 but are being rolled out earlier by some forces. The aim of the new bail rules is to put fewer people on bail and for a shorter period. Clients are often left languishing on bail for months or even years before charge. The intention is to improve decision making and reduce distress and injustice for individuals placed on bail. Applies to Pre-Charge Bail only Presumption …

offences_against_the_person

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-21T17:16:32+0000

Offences Against the Person

oil_p_ices_ise_as_potential_supply_cuts_emain_in_focus

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-07-04T14:05:09+0000

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opening_statements

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-04-12T14:37:11+0000

OPENING STATEMENTS An Opening Statement is sometimes made by the solicitor at the very beginning of an interview. The purpose is to set out their role and lay down the ground rules for interview. In effect it demonstrates that the rep is going to take an active role.

overwhelming_evidence

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T18:15:52+0000

Overwhelming Evidence Its a common misconception that you should advice full comment in the face of overwhelming evidence. That is not so. There is no extra credit for a guilty plea at the police station stage. The full discount is available up to the date a trail day is set. There is a sliding scale in the legislation but its not implemented in the real world. In any event the difference between a 10% discount and a 33% discount on even a 6 month sentence where release is well before the hal…

pace_code_c_contents_page

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:22:20+0000

Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) - Code C 1. General- Page 2 2. Custody records-Page 7 3. Initial action- Page 9 (a) Detained persons – normal procedure, (b) Detained persons – special groups,(c) Persons attending a police station voluntarily (e) Persons answering street bail

paying_for_sex

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-03-28T13:28:55+0000

Paying for Sexual Services Policing and Crime Act 2009 Section 19 Soliciting: England and Wales 110.This section creates a new single offence of soliciting. The section inserts a new section in to the Sexual Offences Act 2003, which replaces both sections 1 and 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 1985. These two sections currently cover the offences of kerb-crawling in a street or public place (section 1) and persistent soliciting in a street or public place (section 2) for the purposes of prostituti…

perverting_the_course_of_justice

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-22T13:32:14+0000

Perverting The Course Of Justice Doing an act tending and intending to pervert the course of public justice[1] is an offence under the common law of England and Wales. Perverting the course of justice can be any of three acts: Fabricating or disposing of evidence Intimidating or threatening a witness or juror Intimidating or threatening a judge Also criminal are:

poca

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-22T13:31:05+0000

POCA The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c.29) (POCA) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which provides for the confiscation or civil recovery of the proceeds from crime and contains the principal money laundering legislation in the UK.

police_ranks

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-11-07T17:57:08+0000

POLICE RANKS The basic ranks are: Constable Sergeant Inspector Chief Inspector Superintendent Chief Superintendent After those there are the senior managers who use vaious different names, Some forces use the term Commander as well but its basically:

police_station_codes

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-12T18:28:03+0000

POLICE STATION CODES Custody Suite Station Code Abingdon CRME Acton 01XA Aldershot ??? Aylesbury CRAA Aylsham PIC 36A1 Banbury CRJA Barrow in Furness 03SA Basildon 42BY Basingstoke ??? Belgravia 01AD Bethnal Green

police_station_rates

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-06-21T11:51:34+0000

POLICE STATION RATES These are all the fees for police stations in the UK. The lists are in the format: VENUe, RATE, ESCAPE FEE REGION 1: NEWCASTLE Hartlepool £131.40 £405.40 Teeside £135.96 £417.03 Darlington £154.54 £463.62 South Durham £152.39 £468.28

public_order

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-06-16T19:02:12+0000

Public Order The Public Order Act 1986 (c 64) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It creates a number of public order offences. They replace similar common law offences and parts of the Public Order Act 1936. It implements recommendations[2] of the Law Commission.

questions_to_ask_the_officer

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:36:00+0000

Questions to ask the officer General Any statements? Any witnesses? Previous convictions? Has the client made any significant statements? Are you going to make a decision today? Likely outcome? Is the client eligible for a caution? Have they seized their mobile phone? Has the client already been interviewed? When was it reported?

representations

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:24:46+0000

Representations Detention beyond 24 hours: Representation at this stage should include: A. Whether detention is necessary to secure, preserve or obtain evidence. - What is the nature of the evidence that the police hope to secure during the further period of detention? - Is it necessary for that the person be detained during this period, or could he/she be released on police bail? -If the person has demonstrated that he/she is unwilling to answer questions, how can detention to obtain evidenc…

revenge_porn

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-03-28T15:42:09+0000

REVENGE PORN Under s33-35 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (CJCA 2015) deals with revenge porn. The maximum sentence is two years. It is defined as “disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress” (CJCA 2015 s33 (1)).

robbery

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-22T13:28:07+0000

Robbery The offence of robbery is contained in s.8 of the Theft Act 1968. In criminal law, robbery is a form of aggravated theft, in that it involves the offence of theft plus force or threat of force on a person. The maximum sentence for robbery is life imprisonment.

schedule_7

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-03-08T21:48:37+0000

Travellers into the UK are routinely stopped at the UK border under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000. There is no need for specific reasons for suspicion under the general powers of the Schedule. Travellers can be asked to provide the passwords for the electronic devices they are carrying, under the Code of Practice that accompanies Schedule 7. In most cases travellers comply with these demands. There is generally no indication about the kind of information that the police are seeking.

self_defence

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-05-29T20:56:34+0000

SELF DEFENCE Principle Guidance The Law and Evidential Sufficiency Reasonable Force Section 76 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 Householder Cases Pre-emptive Strikes Retreating Revenge Use of Force against Those Committing Crime Final Consequences Police Powers Private Rather than Public Duty Civilian Powers of Arrest Burden of Proof Public Interest Use of Force against Those Committing Crime Apprehension of Offenders Procedure

sexual_communication_with_a_child

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2020-05-11T11:27:15+0000

Engaging In Sexual Communication With A Child The Legislation On the 3rd April 2017 Section 67 of The Serious Crime Act 2015 inserted a new section 15A into the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and created an offence of “engaging in sexual communication with a child.”

sexual_offences

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-29T14:08:28+0000

Sexual Offences Act The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c 42) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It replaced older sexual offences laws with more specific and explicit wording. It also created several new offences such as non-consensual voyeurism, assault by penetration, causing a child to watch a sexual act, and penetration of any part of a corpse.

solicitors_undertakings

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-09-14T10:22:28+0000

Solicitors Undertakings An undertaking is a promise made by a solicitor in his capacity as a solicitor that he will carry out or refrain from carrying out an act in circumstances where the recipient of the promise reasonably places reliance on it. The undertaking need not be in writing.

special_warnings

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-03-14T14:20:04+0000

SPECIAL WARNINGS Special warnings are available to the police and basically allow the officer to ask for an explanation for any objects or marks found on the suspect or found at the scene. So if the suspect is arrested for murder and is covered in blood and there is a knife at his feet a special warning would be appropriate.

start

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-05-02T15:59:26+0000

How to Become a Rep How to Become a Police Station Rep At the Police Station Caution Court Orders Representations Questions to ask the officer Steps to complete a case effectively Moving Detainees ID Cards Police Ranks Opening Statements Charging for Postage Habeus Corpus Billing and Contracts 2017 Standard Terms 2017 Specification Criminal Bills Assessment Manual Court Duty Rates Double Fees Mileage Claims Duty Solicitor Requirements Telephone Advice Police Station Rate…

steps_to_complete_a_case_effectively

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:37:58+0000

Steps 1. Introduction to the custody sergeant 2. Collection of the custody record 3. Police disclosure (Oral/written) 4. Ask the officer questions- Evidence and likely outcome 5. Ask to see the client for pre interview consultation 6. Private consultation: A. Introduction- Your name, status, role, his entitlement to free legal advice and that you are completely separate from the police B. Read disclosure, explain offence, ask for his/her account, give advice, likely outcome and explain the caut…

summary_-_elements_of_common_offences

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-12T20:07:46+0000

ELEMENTS OF COMMON OFFENCES Theft dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it. Robbery if he steals, and immediately before or at the time of doing so, and in order to do so, he uses force on any person or puts or seeks to put any person in fear of being then and there subjected to force

telephone_advice

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-04-19T18:43:54+0000

TELEPHONE ADVICE Who can make an initial call and who can take instructions from the DSCC... Accept telephone initial call from DSCC? Duty Solicitor Accredited Rep Solicitor with PSQ (Not Solicitor without PSQ, Not Probationary Rep) Own – accept initial telephone call from Police?

theft

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-09-14T20:45:52+0000

THEFT s.1(1) Theft Act 1968 which provides that a person is guilty of theft if they dishonestly appropriate property belonging to another with the intention to permanently deprive the other of it. Ss 2-6 of the Theft Act 1968 provide definitions of each of the elements of theft. S. 7 sets out the maximum penalty for theft of 7 years.

theft_fraud

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-22T10:03:58+0000

THEFT s1(1) Theft Act 1968 - a person is guilty of theft if they dishonestly appropriate property belonging to another with the intention to permanently deprive the other of it. Ss 2-6 of the Theft Act 1968 provide definitions of each of the elements of theft. S. 7 sets out the maximum penalty for theft of 7 years.

threats_to_kill

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:05:34+0000

Threats to kill- Offences Against the Person Act 1861- Section 16 A person who without lawful excuse makes to another a threat, intending that that other would fear it would be carried out, to kill that other or a third person shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years.

tic

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-01-18T15:19:49+0000

TICs Taking Offences Into Consideration is normally refereed to by the acronym TIC. Not all crimes can be proven. A client may be asked to admit offences which he has not been prosecuted for. Such crimes may well be known to the police but are unresolved. The police may suspect the client is responsible but are not in a position to prove it. A suspect may be asked to admit these offences. The courts will take such admissions into consideration when sentencing. The police will often emphasise …

trespass_on_a_protected_site

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-10-25T12:35:52+0000

TRESPASS ON A PROTECTED SITE 2. The Offence 2.1 The offence of criminal trespass on a protected site is created by sections 128 to 131 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, as amended by section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2006. A protected site means either a licensed nuclear site or a designated site. This guidance is concerned primarily with designated sites.

unlawful_eviction_of_tenant

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-05-14T14:02:19+0000

Unlawful Eviction of Tenant s1 Protection from Eviction Act 1977

useful_links

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-10-30T21:00:35+0000

RESOURCES A Level Law Guide. Succinct and useful: e-lawresources.co.uk Case Law Library: swarb.co.uk No Comment - the biggest police station rep agency in the country: NoComment.Law Law Society: lawsociety.org.uk Magistrates Court Sentencing Guidelines:

voluntary_interviews

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-01-15T10:56:40+0000

VOLUNTARY INTERVIEWS SUMMARY Everyone should carry a copy of this case, Richardson v Chief Constable West Midlands 2011. It makes plain that on a voluntary attendance the police cannot presume to arrest. They must consider a voluntary interview. PACE clearly states that the police need to establish the necessity for an arrest. Without a compelling reason there is unlikely to be such a necessity and voluntary attendances should be dealt with by way of a voluntary interview.

weapons

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-22T13:30:04+0000

Offensive Weapons, Knives, Bladed and Pointed Articles Principles Youths Guidance - Selecting the Charge Either Way Offences Summary Offences Possession of an Offensive Weapon Defence Possession of Blades/Points Powers to search for blades/points Defence Court Security Procedure Mode of Trial Sentencing Offence seriousness (culpability and harm) A. Offence Seriousness (culpability and harm) B Sentencing Caselaw Youth Courts Blades/Points Offensive Weapons Ancillary Orders Principles Prosecutors…

what_do_magistrates_courts_cost

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-02-27T16:40:30+0000

WHAT DOES A MAGISTRATES COURT TRIAL ACTUALLY COST? As with any question about what a public service costs its not so simple and rather depends on what you mean. The cost of the Magistrates Court system can be broken down into four distinct cost areas: 1. Defence Solicitors 2. Court Building itself 3. CPS Prosecutors 4. Other Services (Police, Probation and Prison Services)

who_owns_your_notes

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-03-31T10:49:51+0000

WHO OWNS YOUR NOTES? This might at first seem like a silly question. You attended the police station and you made some notes. Who owns them must be obvious. Think again! The notes you make at a police station are not yours. They belong to the client. You acted on behalf of a firm. They instructed you on behalf of a client. The client owns the notes.

witness_intimidation

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-05-09T21:03:29+0000

Witness intimidation is when an attempt is made to threaten or persuade a witness not to give evidence to the police or courts, or to give evidence in a way that is favourable to the defendant. In most cases, the offender will be the defendant or the defendant’s family or friends. A further form of intimidation may be thought of as 'cultural intimidation'. This occurs where family or friends of the victim or witness try to dissuade him or her from assisting in an investigation or an inquiry. The…