by Petr Bednarik | Jan 20, 2021 | CPIA (Disclosure), • News
What are the Attorney General’s Guidelines? The new Guidelines are issued by the Attorney General for investigators, prosecutors and defence practitioners on the application of the regime contained in the CPIA 1996. They are intended to clarify the... by Petr Bednarik | Dec 7, 2020 | Investigative Interviewing, • News
Whether you’re investigating a crime, accident, a person or an organisation, investigation skills are an essential part of our day-to-day lives. Because here at Skills Platform, we recognise that we have all: Been lied to or been told contradictory information.Faced... by Petr Bednarik | Nov 12, 2020 | Workplace Independent Investigations, • News
The ACAS Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures continues to apply during the current pandemic and employers need to consider how to proceed in a fair and reasonable way. Workplace investigations into issues of discipline and grievance should be... by Nick Williams-Jones | Aug 26, 2020 | National Investigators Exam, • News
For some people sitting exams might not be a particularly stressful event. However for many candidates however this will be the first time they have sat an examination for quite a few years. The exam room itself can be a daunting place. Recently the numbers sitting... by Nick Williams-Jones | Jul 19, 2020 | Investigations Training, • News
Your boss calls you in and says “There has been an incident I want you to carry out an investigation.” Does this sound familiar? The issue might be an allegation of misconduct against a staff member, perhaps discriminatory behaviour or harassment. It could be an... by Nick Williams-Jones | Jun 19, 2020 | Professional Standards Department, • News
Local Policing Body Complaints Reviews – learning from the first 6 months The changes that were brought in by the new legislation in early February have seen challenges and new ways of working for the offices of PCC’s , and other local policing bodies. Sancus...