Processing Evidence and Suspect Rights
Criminology · Year 13 · From Crime Scene to Courtroom · 1.º Período

Processing Evidence and Suspect Rights

An overview of the rules of evidence collection, chain of custody, and the rights of suspects under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsWJEC Level 3 AC 1.3 Explain how evidence is processedWJEC Level 3 AC 1.4 Examine the rights of individuals in criminal investigations

About This Topic

An overview of the rules of evidence collection, chain of custody, and the rights of suspects under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984.

Key Questions

  1. Why is the chain of custody crucial in a criminal investigation?
  2. What protections does PACE 1984 offer to suspects in custody?
  3. How can improper evidence handling affect the outcome of a trial?

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