Conspiracy: Investigative Procedure

Question 1

Witnesses:

Answer 1

Identify and obtain statements covering:
- identity of peopel present at the time of the agreement
- with whom the agreement was made
- what offence was planned
- any acts carried out to further the common purpose

Question 2

Suspects

Answer 2

Establish:
- the existence of agreement to commit an offence, OR
- existence of an agreement to do or omit something that would amount to an offence
- the intent of those involved in the agreement
- identify of all people concerned
- whether anything was written, said, or done to further the common purpose

Question 3

Search warrants

Answer 3

Use of electronic communications between parties
(intercept emails, text messages, telephone calls, social media, websites)

Question 4

Charging

Answer 4

Charges of conspiracy should not be filed in situations where the specific (substantive) offence can be proved