Training

This Seminar, jointly arranged by CEnTSA and Food and Farming Compliance Ltd, will provide an update on current Animal Health and Welfare issues. In particular the Law relating to the taking into possession animal that are in distress, an update on the Livestock Information Programme, the current development of the Equine Database, up to date advice relating to beef and sheep welfare and the revised Animal Health and Welfare Framework

It is intended for those officers appointed to Local Authority departments who are responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of Animal Health and Welfare legislation. The seminar is also relevant to Animal Health and Welfare, Staff of Central Government Departments and Agencies and to the FSA Official Control Personnel. It will also be of importance for the staff of Animal Charities and Quality Assurance Schemes.

For further information or assistance, please contact:

Email: centsa@warwickshire.gov.uk

Telephone: 01926 414064

Programme
To be finalised

Programme has yet to be finalised, please check back for further details.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:  Any person involved in conducting interviews with suspects, whether using audio recording equipment or written notes.

Aim: To provide the delegates with the knowledge and confidence to conduct legally compliant interviews using PACE procedures.  

Course Content

• All updates and amendments to the COP

• Human Rights Act and its impact on PACE legislation

• What is evidence and the implications of Sec 76 and 78 of PACE?

• When does PACE apply to interviews?

• When to caution and what does ‘grounds to suspect’ mean?

• The caution, its meaning and interpretation in a court of law

• Information to be given to suspect

• Written interview rules

• How to evidence relevant comments made outside of the interview

• Actions that may constitute oppression

• Interviewing with an interpreter

• Role of a Solicitor or Legal Representative

• Role of any other third party

• Audio recording procedure and use of the equipment (practical use during the course)

• Actions following the interview & how and what to cover in a witness statement relating to a PACE interview