Achieving Best Evidence

Course Outline:

This course is designed to equip delegates with the knowledge and skills to interview children or vulnerable adults as part of a criminal investigation.

Being able to conduct sound, professional and ethical interviews of suspects and witnesses is paramount within investigations. Proving the offence is not the driving force. ABE promotes a strong victim-centred and trauma-informed approach and if the interview is to support a successful investigation, then the interview must be conducted in accordance with the relevant legislation and current case law.

This course is designed to equip delegates with the knowledge and skills to interview children or vulnerable and intimidated adults as part of a criminal investigation.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Developing strategies for planning ABE interviews
  • The roles of those present in an ABE interview
  • Special measures, categories of witnesses, competency and compellability
  • How to undertake an ABE interview
  • Understanding and applying case law and guidance
  • Questioning techniques appropriate for ABE interviews
  • Recognising the potential impact of this type of interview on all parties
  • Role play exercises in conducting ABE interviews

Course Details:

  • Duration: 5 days
  • In-house course format and fee: Virtual or face-to-face | Call for details

Please call 020 7549 2549 or email info@bondsolon.com to discuss or book an in-house course.

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Training for Your Team

Tailored in-house training provides a unique opportunity to deliver customised learning experiences that align with your organisation’s specific needs and goals.

By bringing training directly to your workplace, you can maximise the relevance, efficiency, and impact of your team’s development.

  • Customised Content - Training designed to address your organisation’s unique challenges and objectives, ensuring that every session is directly relevant to your team’s needs.

  • Convenience and Flexibility - In-house training can be scheduled at times that suit your team’s availability, minimising disruption to your daily operations.

  • Cost-Effective - By training multiple employees at once, you can reduce the cost per participant, making it a more economical choice compared to external training.

  • Team Cohesion - Bringing your team together for training fosters collaboration and a shared understanding, which can strengthen team dynamics and improve communication.

  • Immediate Application - With training conducted in your own environment, employees can immediately apply what they’ve learnt to real-world scenarios, enhancing retention and effectiveness.

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