Identification Flashcards
(15 cards)
When should you hold identification procedure?
Witness claims they can identify suspect + suspect disputes
Identification parade
- 1 suspect + 8 other people
- simialr appearance
- ask them to speak but if evidenceed in trial (caution)
- conceal unique features
Video identification
- 1 suspect + 8 people
- 2 + 12 suspects
- similar in age/height/appearance
- unique traits concealed
Group identification
- with or without suspect’s consent
- informal setting in public
Confrontation
Face to face in solicitor’s office with someoen who might be suspect
Who can carry out identification process?
At least inspector rank + not involved in case
What if police dont hold identification parade when should have?
Breach of Code D - exclude identifications at trial
notice requirements before ID procedure?
- Purpose of identification parade
- Entitled to free legal advice
- Procedure
- Right to have a friend/solicitor present
- Do not have to consent but if you don’t – adverse inference
Role of appropriate adult?
- support
- assist communications
- police interview appropriately
- ask for solicitor to attend if in best interests
Who can be appropriate adult?
- Parent if not
- social worker if not
- anyone over 18 without interest
When will appropriate adult be asked to leave the room?
conduct prevents proper questioning
Who can ask appropriate adult to leave the room?
superintendant
Whose consent needed for juvenile under 14?
Parent only
Whose consent needed for juvenile over 14?
Juvenile + parent
Whose consent needed for mental health person?
Appropriate adult
