Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA)?
A
To regulate the procedures of investigation and prosecution of criminal offence
2
Q
What is unused material?
A
Material that may be relevant to the investigation but doesn’t form part of the prosecution case.
3
Q
What is relevant material?
A
Material that may have some bearing on any offence under investigation, any person being investigated and the surrounding circumstances of the case.
