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Rules and Syllabus 2015 – Final Version 1.0
Rules and Syllabus
OSPRE® Part I Examination,
National Police Promotion Framework Step Two
Examination
And
National Investigators’ Examination
2015
Final Version 1.0
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Contents
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Introduction
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Rules
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Admission
Structure
Applications
Pass/Fail Criteria
Validity
Rules
Declaration Notice
Withdrawals
Absence
Sickness
Suspension
Career Breaks
Overseas Duties
Disabilities
Maternity Leave
Paternity Leave
Pregnant Officers
Results
Extenuating Circumstances and Unscheduled
Incidents Procedure
Disqualification Procedure
PPEB Reports and Disqualifications Panel
(OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police Promotion
Framework Step Two Examination Only)
NIE Reports and Disqualifications Panel
(National Investigators’ Examination Only)
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Syllabus
OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police Promotion
Framework Step Two Examination
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Introduction
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This booklet contains the rules for the OSPRE® Part I Examinations, the National
Police Promotion Framework Step Two Examinations, and the National
Investigators’ Examination.
This booklet also contains the syllabus for the OSPRE® Part I Examinations, the
National Police Promotion Framework Step Two Examinations, and the National
Investigators’ Examination to be conducted from January 2015.
This document supersedes all rules and syllabus previously published.
The previous rules and syllabus have changed. Candidates must make
themselves aware of the 2015 version of the rules and the syllabus.
From 01 April 2009, the Police Promotion Trial incorporating Work Based
Assessment became known as the National Police Promotion Framework. For the
purposes of this booklet the name ‘National Police Promotion Framework’ is used
to represent the rules applying to ‘National Police Promotion Framework forces’.
The terms ‘OSPRE® Forces’ and ‘National Police Promotion Framework Forces’ are
used to describe forces in the respective processes.
For further information on the administration of the National Police Promotion
Framework, Force Examinations Officers are referred to the National Police
Promotion Framework Operating Manual.
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Overview
The Police Promotion Examinations Board (PPEB) and the National
Investigators’ Examination Board (NIEB) reserves to itself the
interpretation of its rules.
OSPRE® Part I/National Police Promotion Framework
The police service operates two routes for qualifying for promotion to the ranks
of Sergeant and Inspector; OSPRE® and the National Police Promotion
Framework.
The National Police Promotion Framework which consists of four steps;
Step One:
Suitability
Step Two:
Legal examination1
Step Three:
In force assessment against role specific competencies and
matching to vacancies
Step Four:
Temporary promotion and work based assessment.
All candidates must enter the promotion process which their force operates.
Note:
The Professional Committee of the College of Policing, which includes heads of
police Business Areas and representatives of all members of the police service
and stakeholders, has endorsed a national implementation of the National Police
Promotion Framework.
The national implementation of the National Police Promotion Framework is
subject to ministerial approval of regulatory changes, and therefore until this has
taken place, and timeframes for implementation have been finalised, the College
of Policing is not in a position to confirm any future administration of the OSPRE®
Part II assessment centres.
This document is therefore released in the absence of any ministerial approval at
the point of going to press. As soon as final confirmation on the future of the
promotion system is received, along with the timeframes of transition, we will be
able to clarify the required next steps and this information will be communicated
to Force Examinations Officers and candidates.
The Legal Examination is the same examination for both the OSPRE® and
National Police Promotion Framework promotion processes
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The National Investigators’ Examination (NIE) is Phase 2 of the Initial Crime
Investigators’ Development Programme (ICIDP). Please refer to the ICIDP
Curriculum Document, published by the College of Policing Investigative Skills
Team, for further information on the structure of the ICIDP.
The purpose of the NIE is to identify the candidates who have sufficient levels of
knowledge, understanding and application of relevant law and procedure to
perform effectively in subsequent stages of the ICIDP and as a trainee
investigator.
It is recommended that candidates spend a minimum of 14 weeks completing
independent study, using the prescribed College of Policing Investigative Skills
Team distance learning materials.
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1.
ADMISSION
1.1
OSPRE® Part I Examination
Admission to the qualifying examination for promotion to the rank of
Sergeant is currently restricted to regular constables (those appointed to
office of regular constable) who, by 01 December of the calendar year in
which they take the OSPRE® Part I, will have:
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completed not less than two years’ service; and
been confirmed in their appointment; and
not previously obtained a pass to the rank of Sergeant in a recognised
police promotion process.
Admission to the qualifying examination for promotion to the rank of
Inspector is currently restricted to Sergeants who, on 01 July of the
calendar year in which they take the OSPRE® Part I, will have:


attained the rank of Sergeant, otherwise than on temporary
promotion; and
not previously obtained a pass to the rank of Inspector in a recognised
High Potential Development Scheme
An officer who is a member of the national High Potential Development
Scheme (HPDS) need not have completed two years’ service nor be
confirmed in their appointment by 01 December of the calendar year in
which they take the Sergeants’ OSPRE® Part I examination.
However, HPDS officers must have attained the rank of Sergeant,
otherwise than on temporary promotion, by 01 July of the calendar year in
which they take the Inspectors’ OSPRE® Part I examination.
HPDS officers are subject to specific provisions made by the Police
(Promotion) Regulations 1996. Further information is available from the
Leadership Services Team at [email protected].
Fast Track Programme
An officer who is a member of the national Fast Track programme will be
subject to alternative admission criteria as provided by an amendment to
the Police (Promotion) Regulations 1996 (as amended). Once the
legislation is endorsed, an amended version of this document will be
released.
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1.2
National Police Promotion Framework Step Two Examination
In order to be eligible to enter Step Two of the National Police Promotion
Framework to the rank of Sergeant or Inspector, officers should meet the
eligibility criteria for Step One of the National Police Promotion
Framework. Step One confirms that candidates have:
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completed the probation period in their current rank;
demonstrated competence in that rank through their Performance
and Development Review (PDR), or Student Officer Learning and
Assessment Portfolio (SOLAP)/acceptable equivalent;
no live written improvement notices issued under the Police
(Performance) Regulations 2012 or reduction in rank under those
procedures in the previous 18 months;
no live written warning, final written warning or extended final
written warning issued under the Police (Conduct) Regulations
2012;
adhered to the attendance management policy, taking full account
of the Police Advisory Board guidance on attendance management
(http://www.college.police.uk/en/14537.htm).
Admission to Step Two of the National Police Promotion Framework to the
rank of Sergeant is currently restricted to regular constables (those
appointed to office of regular constable) who, by the date of the National
Police Promotion Framework Step Two, will have:
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

completed not less than two years’ service; and
been confirmed in their appointment; and
not previously obtained a pass to the rank of Sergeant in a recognised
Candidates nearing completion of their probation may apply for promotion
at Step One if they expect to achieve substantive rank by the date of the
National Police Promotion Framework Step Two Examination.
Admission to Step One of the National Police Promotion Framework to the
rank of Inspector is currently restricted to Sergeants who, by the date of
the National Police Promotion Framework Step Two, will have:


attained the rank of Sergeant, otherwise than on temporary
promotion; and
not previously obtained a pass to the rank of Inspector in a recognised
Sergeants must be of substantive rank before undertaking the National
Police Promotion Framework Step Two for the rank of inspector. They
can, however, apply for promotion to the rank of inspector (Step One of
the National Police Promotion Framework) when nearing the completion of
temporary promotion to sergeant (Step Four) if they expect to achieve
substantive rank of sergeant by the date of the Inspectors’ National Police
Promotion Framework Step Two.
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High Potential Development Scheme
Scheme (HPDS) need not have completed two years’ service nor be
confirmed in their appointment by the date of the National Police
Promotion Framework Step Two.
Scheme (HPDS) may enter the Inspectors’ National Police Promotion
Framework whilst temporarily promoted to the rank of Sergeant for the
purposes of completing Step Four of the National Police Promotion
Framework.
HPDS officers are subject to specific provisions made by the Police
(Promotion) Regulations 1996. Further information is available from the
Leadership Services Team at [email protected]. Additional
information specific to candidates from NPPF forces can be found in the
National Police Promotion Framework Operating Manual.
Fast Track Programme
An officer who is a member of the national Fast Track programme will be
subject to alternative admission criteria as provided by the Police
(Promotion) Regulations 1996 (as amended). Once the legislation is
endorsed, an amended version of this document will be released.
1.3
Admission to the National Investigators’ Examination is restricted to
officers and staff who are either:
enrolled on the Initial Crime Investigators Development Programme
(ICIDP),
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or have been selected as a potential student for the ICIDP programme
through an internal force selection process (Only non-Home Office
forces are exempt from this).
NIE candidates should undertake a minimum distance learning period of
14 weeks before sitting the examination.
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2.
STRUCTURE
2.1
The Sergeants' and Inspectors' OSPRE® Part I examinations, National
Police Promotion Framework Step Two examinations and the National
Investigators’ Examination each consist of a single multiple choice
question examination paper. Further details of the structure and format of
the examination will be communicated in the Instructions to Candidates
document, which candidates receive prior to the examination. Additional
information can also be found within the syllabus areas of this document
(page 44 for the OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police Promotion
Framework Step Two Examination and page 69 for the National
Investigators’ Examination).
The Sergeants’ OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police Promotion
Framework Step Two Examination will be held in March 2015.
The Inspectors’ OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police Promotion
Framework Step Two Examination will be held in October 2015.
The National Investigators’ Examinations will be held in March 2015, June
2015, September 2015 and November 2015.
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3.
APPLICATIONS
3.1
OSPRE® Part I
Applications to enter OSPRE® Part I are only acceptable when approved
and submitted on behalf of the candidate by their Chief Officer.
Applications must be made on the prescribed entry form obtainable from
Force Examinations Officers, and must be received by the College of
Policing not later than:
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01 December 2014 for the Sergeants’ OSPRE® Part I 2015
01 July 2015 for the Inspectors’ OSPRE® Part I 2015
Candidates must keep a copy of their entry form and a record of both the
date they sent it to their Force Examinations Officer and to whom it was
addressed. It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure, via their
Force Examinations Officer, that their completed entry form has been
submitted to and received by the College of Policing by the closing date
for applications. Late entry forms will not be accepted under any
circumstances.
3.2
National Police Promotion Framework
National Police Promotion Framework Step One
Applications to enter the National Police Promotion Framework Step One
are only acceptable when approved and submitted on behalf of the
candidate by their Chief Officer. Applications must be:
(a) completed prior to discussing suitability with line manager
(b) made on the prescribed College of Policing candidate registration
form obtainable from Force Examination Officers;
(c) endorsed/not endorsed by the line manager and BCU Operational
Command Unit Commander/Head of Department/nominated deputy;
(d) returned to the Force Examinations Officer for onward transmission
to the College of Policing.
(e) the candidate registration form completed at National Police
Promotion Framework Step One must be received by the College of
Policing not later than:
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
01 December 2014 to enter Sergeants’ National Police
Promotion Framework Step Two (OSPRE® Part I) 2015
01 July 2015 to enter National Police Promotion Framework
Inspectors’ Step Two (OSPRE® Part I) 2015
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Candidates must keep a copy of their registration form and a record of
both the date they sent it to their Force Examinations Officer and to whom
it was addressed. It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure, via
their Force Examinations Officer, that their completed registration form
has been submitted to and received by the College of Policing by the
closing date for applications. Late candidate registration forms will
not be accepted under any circumstances.
National Police Promotion Framework Steps Three and Four
The National Police Promotion Framework Steps Three and Four are both
managed ‘in force’ and candidates should follow their own ‘in force’
procedures.
3.3
To register for the NIE, candidates must complete a registration form for a
specific examination date. A copy of the registration form can be obtained
from force NIE liaison contacts at the induction day. Candidates must
submit an original copy of the registration form. Photocopies will not be
accepted.
The candidate registration deadline is eight weeks prior to the date of the
examination.
The registration form will require candidates to provide biographical details
that will later be used to evaluate the fairness of the examination system.
This information is collated for analysis purposes only, and is not used in
any way to determine the examination results.
It is candidates’ responsibility to forward their registration forms to their
force NIE liaison contact in advance of the candidate registration deadline.
Force NIE liaison contacts will send candidates’ registration forms to the
College of Policing on their behalf.
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4.
PASS/FAIL CRITERIA
4.1
OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police Promotion Framework
Step Two Examination
The pass requirement in the Sergeants’ and Inspectors’ OSPRE® Part I
Examination/National Police Promotion Framework Step Two Examination
is an absolute standard (set pass mark). Those candidates who achieve a
score equal to or above the set pass mark will be awarded a pass.
Further details in relation to the pass mark and the ‘low band fail’ and
‘exceptional’ cut scores will be communicated in the Instructions to
Candidates document, which candidates receive prior to the examination.
Details of candidates attaining the ‘exceptional’ and ‘low band fail’ scores
will be notified to their Chief Officer, via the Force Examinations Officer.
National Police Promotion Framework candidates who are unsuccessful in
the National Police Promotion Framework Step Two will return to National
Police Promotion Framework Step One, regardless of whether they achieve
a fail or a ‘low band fail’.
4.2
To progress onto Phase 2 of the ICIDP, candidates will be required to
demonstrate a standard of performance that indicates that they have a
sufficient level of knowledge and understanding of the Phase 1 syllabus.
The pass mark for the NIE is an absolute standard (set pass mark). Those
candidates who achieve a score equal to or above the pass mark will be
awarded a pass.
Further details in relation to the pass mark and the ‘exceptional’ cut
scores will be communicated in the Instructions to Candidates document,
which candidates receive prior to the examination.
Details of candidates attaining the ‘exceptional’ scores will be notified to
their Force Crime Training Manager.
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5.
VALIDITY
5.1
OSPRE® Part I
The OSPRE® Part I pass is valid for five years. The effect of this is
summarised in the following tables:
Sergeants’ OSPRE®
Date passed
OSPRE® Part I
March 2011
March 2012
March 2013
March 2014
March 2015
Expiry Date
March 2016
March 2017
March 2018
March 2019
March 2020
Inspectors’ OSPRE®
Date passed
OSPRE® Part I
September 2010
October 2011
October 2012
October 2013
October 2014
October 2015
5.2
Expiry Date
September 2015
October 2016
October 2017
October 2018
October 2019
October 2020
Candidates successful at National Police Promotion Framework
Step Two in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014
The National Police Promotion Framework Step Two (OSPRE® Part I) pass
is valid for five years from the date of taking the examination. For a
candidate to be eligible to complete the National Police Promotion
Framework Step Three, the final date of the candidate’s National Police
Promotion Framework Step Three assessment process (for example, the
date of their final National Police Promotion Framework Step Three
interview) must fall within this five-year period. If a candidate has not
reached this point at the National Police Promotion Framework Step Three
within five years from the date of taking the National Police Promotion
Framework Step Two Examination, they must return to National Police
Promotion Framework Step One.
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The effect is summarised in the following tables:
Sergeants’ National Police Promotion Framework
Date passed
National Police Promotion
Framework Step Two
March 2010
March 2011
March 2012
March 2013
March 2014
March 2015
Must be successful at
Framework Step Three by
no later than March 2015
Inspectors’ National Police Promotion Framework
Date passed
Framework Step Two
September 2010
October 2011
October 2012
October 2013
October 2014
October 2015
Must be successful at
Framework Step Three by
no later than September 2015
no later than October 2016
A candidate who is unsuccessful at reaching the appropriate standard at
National Police Promotion Framework Step Four must return to Step
Three. The candidate should be informed of the reasons by their force
and supported by a development action plan for potential re-entry at
National Police Promotion Framework Step Three. The candidate must
wait for 12 months from the date they revert to their substantive rank
before they can make a further attempt at Step Three. The candidate
cannot make a further attempt at Step Three within the 12 month
development period. Candidates, who have less than 12 months validity
period at the time they revert to their substantive rank, will therefore lose
that remaining validity period.
Candidates who fail to achieve a satisfactory standard as outlined above,
but at that time are also ‘outside’ of the Step Two validity period, must in
these circumstances return to Step One.
Candidates in the final year of their National Police Promotion Framework
Step Two pass may choose to enter the National Police Promotion
Framework Step Two which falls on the final anniversary of their previous
attempt. This provision comes at the expense of any remaining validity
period of the previous pass between the closing date for entries to
National Police Promotion Framework Step Two and the examination date.
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Candidates may, however, opt to retain the remainder of their National
Police Promotion Framework Step Two pass in anticipation of a National
Police Promotion Framework Step Three process which may take place
between the closing date for entries to National Police Promotion
Framework Step Two and the next examination date. These candidates
may not re-enter the National Police Promotion Framework Step Two until
the following year.
5.3
It is anticipated that most students will be able to complete the full ICIDP
programme within a 12 month period, i.e. it is recommended that a period
of six months (after the classroom phase) will be required for most
students to complete Phase 4.
However, a maximum period of two years is allowed for completion of the
full programme (Phases 1 – 4).
A pass in the NIE remains valid for five years.
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6.
RULES
6.1
6.1.1
Candidates must ensure that they are at the examination room at
the designated time of 09.30 hours, and must be seated at their
desk in the examination room no later than 09.45 hours. The
examination room doors will close at 09.45 hours in readiness for
the briefing and distribution of question booklets. The doors to
the examination room will close at 09.45 hours and candidates
who arrive after 09:45 hours will not be admitted to the
examination under any circumstances.
6.1.2
Any candidate who enters the examination room after being
refused permission to do so will not receive a question booklet
and will be reported to their Force Professional Standards Unit.
6.1.3
There is no provision for appeal against being disallowed entry
due to lateness caused by extenuating circumstances.
Candidates should make sufficient provision to arrive at the
examination room by 09.30 hours.
6.1.4
On entering the examination room candidates will be seated
alphabetically by surname. Candidates must occupy the desk
assigned to them by the invigilator.
6.1.5
Candidates must not leave the examination room during the
examination, unless accompanied by an invigilator.
6.1.6
Candidates must not permanently leave the examination room
during the first 30 minutes or the last 30 minutes of the
examination.
6.1.7
Strict silence must be maintained throughout the examination.
Candidates must not communicate with others during the
examination.
6.1.8
If candidates wish to seek the attention of an invigilator they
should do so by raising their hand.
6.1.9
Candidates must not remove the question booklet (or any part
thereof), the answer sheet or the examination notice from the
examination room. These items must be left in the examination
room upon leaving.
6.1.10
Candidates must not gain or attempt to gain any unfair
advantage during the examination. Candidates must not obtain
or attempt to obtain assistance from another candidate, or
introduce into the examination any unauthorised book,
manuscript or other material, or use any electronic copying or
audio/recording equipment during the examination.
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6.1.11
To avoid any misunderstanding, candidates are required to leave
all books, notes, and other relevant material in a designated area
of the examination room before the start of the examination.
6.1.12
All alarmed wristwatches, mobile telephones and any other
electronic devices must be switched off.
6.1.13
Candidates may not use iPods or MP3 players during the
examination. Any candidate seen to be wearing earphones will
be asked to remove them by an invigilator.
6.1.14
Candidates who are absent from the OSPRE® Part I
Examination/National Police Promotion Framework Step Two
Examination will be reported to the Force Centre Representative
on the day of the examination. This is to ensure that absentees
are identified to forces on the day of the examination, thus
fulfilling a duty of care to candidates.
6.1.15
Candidates found to be in breach of the examination rules will be
reported to their Force Examinations Officer and Professional
Standards Unit. Their result may also be nullified by the PPEB
Reports and Disqualifications Panel.
Warrant Cards
Candidates must bring their examination notice and their warrant card to
the OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police Promotion Framework Step
Two Examination. If the examination stationery bears a different name to
the candidate’s warrant card then written proof of the name change must
be brought to the attention of the Senior Invigilator before the start of the
briefing. Candidates must ensure that their warrant card photograph and
personal details are correct and legible.
Any candidate who is unable to produce their warrant card, for whatever
reason, without written explanation from their Chief Officer and without
prior notification to the College of Policing, will not have their examination
answer sheet marked. If the examination has commenced before the
missing warrant card is brought to the attention of the Senior Invigilator,
this ruling will still apply.
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6.2
6.2.1
Candidates must ensure that they are at the examination room at
the designated time of 13.30 hours, and must be seated at their
desk in the examination room no later than 13.45 hours. The
examination room doors will close at 13.45 hours in readiness for
the briefing and distribution of question booklets. The doors to
the examination room will close at 13.45 hours and candidates
who arrive after 13:45 hours will not be admitted to the
examination under any circumstances.
6.2.2
Any candidate who enters the examination room after being
refused permission to do so will not receive a question booklet
and will be reported to their Force Professional Standards Unit.
6.2.3
There is no provision for appeal against being disallowed entry
due to lateness caused by extenuating circumstances.
Candidates should make sufficient provision to arrive at the
examination room by 13.30 hours.
6.2.4
On entering the examination room candidates will be seated
alphabetically by surname. Candidates must occupy the desk
assigned to them by the invigilator.
6.2.5
Candidates must not leave the examination room during the
examination, unless accompanied by an invigilator.
6.2.6
Candidates must not permanently leave the examination room
during the first 30 minutes or the last 30 minutes of the
examination.
6.2.7
Strict silence must be maintained throughout the examination.
Candidates must not communicate with others during the
examination.
6.2.8
If candidates wish to seek the attention of an invigilator they
should do so by raising their hand.
6.2.9
Candidates must not remove the question booklet (or any part
thereof), the answer sheet or the examination notice from the
examination room. These items must be left in the examination
room upon leaving.
6.2.10
Candidates must not gain or attempt to gain any unfair
advantage during the examination. Candidates must not obtain
or attempt to obtain assistance from another candidate, or
introduce into the examination any unauthorised book,
manuscript or other material, or use any electronic copying or
audio/recording equipment during the examination.
6.2.11
To avoid any misunderstanding, candidates are required to leave
all books, notes, and other relevant material in a designated area
of the examination room before the start of the examination.
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6.2.12
All alarmed wristwatches, mobile telephones and any other
electronic devices must be switched off.
6.2.13
Candidates may not use iPods or MP3 players during the
examination. Any candidate seen to be wearing earphones will
be asked to remove them by an invigilator.
6.2.14
Candidates who are absent from the National Investigators’
Examination will be reported to the Force Centre Representative
on the day of the examination. This is to ensure that absentees
are identified to forces on the day of the examination, thus
fulfilling a duty of care to candidates.
6.2.15
Candidates found to be in breach of the examination rules will be
reported to their Force Crime Training Manager and Professional
Standards Unit. Their result may also be nullified by the NIE
Board.
Warrant and Identification Cards
Candidates must bring their examination notice and their warrant or
identification card to the examination. If the examination stationery bears
a different name to the candidate’s warrant or identification card then
written proof of the name change must be brought to the attention of the
Senior Invigilator before the start of the briefing. Candidates must ensure
that their warrant or identification card photograph and personal details
are correct and legible.
Any candidate who is unable to produce their warrant or identification
card, for whatever reason, without written explanation from their Chief
Officer and without prior notification to the College of Policing, will not
have their examination answer sheet marked. If the examination has
commenced before the missing warrant or identification card is brought to
the attention of the Senior Invigilator, this ruling will still apply.
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7.
DECLARATION NOTICE
The decision to take the OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police
Promotion Framework Step Two Examination or the National Investigators’
Examination is that of the candidate, and all candidates must sign the
Declaration Notice before being permitted to take the examination.
Any candidate who declines to sign the declaration for the OSPRE® Part I
or the National Investigators’ Examination will not be eligible to take part.
7.1
Candidates should note that prior to the start of the OSPRE® Part I
Examination/National Police Promotion Framework Step Two Examination,
they will be asked to sign a declaration as follows:
“I wish to undertake the examination and in doing so, agree to the
following criteria:
 I will abide by all of the rules of the Police Promotion
Examinations Board (PPEB)
 I am fit to take the examination
 I am suitably prepared in relation to my knowledge,
understanding and application of the law.
I am aware that any factors which should have been apparent to me at
the time of signing this document cannot be used later to support a
challenge to either the fairness of the examination process or the
assessment of my performance.”
7.2
Candidates should note that prior to the start of the NIE, they will be
asked to sign a declaration as follows:
“I confirm that in making the decision to undertake today’s examination I
agree to abide by all of the rules of the National Investigators’
Examination; and that I am fit and suitably prepared in relation to my
knowledge, understanding and application of the law and procedure
contained within the syllabus.”
Any factors apparent to candidates at the time of signing the declaration,
cannot be used later to support a challenge to either the fairness of the
examination process or the assessment of their performance.
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8.
WITHDRAWALS
8.1
OSPRE® Part I/National Police Promotion Framework Step Two
The withdrawal date for the OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police
Promotion Framework Step Two Examination is approximately six weeks
prior to the date of the examination. The exact date will be notified to
Force Examinations Officers.
Candidates must inform their Force Examinations Officer in writing, by the
withdrawal date if they wish to withdraw. The Force Examinations Officer
will notify the College of Policing.
Candidates who wish to withdraw from the examination after the
withdrawal date will be marked as absent from the examination.
Once a candidate has withdrawn from the examination, he/she cannot be
re-entered. Candidates who receive their examination notice and then
withdraw, or, request to withdraw but still receive an examination notice
because the two have crossed in transit, are not eligible to attend the
examination. If they do so, their answer sheet will not be marked.
Candidates who withdraw from the examination will not automatically be
re-entered into the next examination.
8.2
Candidates who wish to withdraw from the examination should complete a
withdrawal form which is available from the force NIE liaison contact.
There are three types of examination withdrawal:
TYPE A: Candidates withdrawing seven or more calendar days prior to
the examination should complete the withdrawal form and
provide the reasons for withdrawal and have this form
countersigned by their Force Crime Training Manager.
TYPE B: Candidates withdrawing less than seven calendar days prior to
the examination due to sickness or exceptional circumstances
should provide reasons for withdrawal and have this form
countersigned by their Force Crime Training Manager.
TYPE C: Candidates who cannot attend on the day of the examination
due to sickness or exceptional circumstances and wish to
retrospectively withdraw from the examination should
complete the withdrawal form and have the form
countersigned by the Force Crime Training Manager. Evidence
should be submitted in support for the late withdrawal.
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It is the responsibility of the candidate to submit their withdrawal form
and any supporting evidence to their force NIE liaison contact in advance
of the withdrawal deadline. If withdrawal forms are not received for nonattending candidates within the deadline, there will be no sanction against
the candidates in terms of future examination attempts. However, the
force will be charged the full examination fee.
In the case of sickness, candidates must provide evidence from their Force
Medical Examiner that they were unfit to attend the examination. For
candidates who are sick on the day of the examination, this information
can be provided retrospectively to the College of Policing Examinations
and Assessment Unit, up to and including five working days after the
examination date.
Annual leave, heavy workload, or a senior officer’s direction to complete a
task by a deadline will not be considered as exceptional circumstances for
withdrawal purposes.
It is not possible to substitute a withdrawn candidate with another
unregistered candidate.
Candidates who withdraw from an examination will not automatically be
re-entered into the next examination. A verbal indication that the
candidate would like to sit the subsequent examination is not sufficient to
ensure registration.
Candidates wishing to sit the NIE at a later date MUST re-register for the
examination using a new registration form.
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9.
ABSENCE
9.1
Candidates who attempt to withdraw from the OSPRE® Part I
after the withdrawal date, and then subsequently do not attend, will be
marked as absent from the examination.
Candidates who do not attend the OSPRE® Part I Examination/National
Police Promotion Framework Step Two Examination will be marked as
absent from the examination.
Candidates who are absent from the OSPRE® Part I Examination/National
Police Promotion Framework Step Two Examination will be reported to the
Force Centre Representative on the day of the examination. Absent
candidates will also be reported to the Chief Officer, via the Force
Examinations Officer, during the results process.
While the PPEB does not specifically penalise absent candidates, members
of the board have expressed concerns about the significant level of Part I
candidate absence occurring in recent years. This is being monitored on
an ongoing basis, and where appropriate, chief officers are being
contacted to highlight significant rates of absenteeism.
All potential candidates are encouraged to consider carefully whether they
genuinely wish to attempt the examination before they submit their
registration. Forces may implement their own penalties for absent
candidates, and therefore candidates should report their reasons for
absence to the Force Examinations Officer.
9.2
Candidates who are absent from the examination due to sickness or
exceptional circumstances and wish to retrospectively withdraw from the
examination, should complete the withdrawal form and have the form
countersigned by the Force Crime Training Manager. Evidence should be
submitted in support for the late withdrawal. Withdrawal forms should be
submitted to the College of Policing up to and including five working days
after the examination date.
If withdrawal forms are not received for absent candidates within the
deadline, there will be no sanction against the candidates in terms of
future examination attempts. However, the force will be charged the full
examination fee.
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10.
SICKNESS
10.1 OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police Promotion Framework
10.1.1
A candidate who is either medically or self-certificated unfit
for work or is on ‘restricted duties’, through illness or injury,
must provide a certificate from their Force Medical Examiner2
(FME), confirming their fitness to attend. Candidates must
notify the College of Policing, via their Force Examinations
Officer, before the OSPRE® Part I examination/National Police
Promotion Framework Step Two examination of their
circumstances and must hand in the FME’s certificate at the
time of registration.
10.1.2
for work or on ‘restricted duties’, and is not in possession of
an FME certificate of fitness, should not attend OSPRE® Part I
examination/National Police Promotion Framework Step Two
examination.
10.1.3
Failure to disclose that they are medically or self-certificated
unfit for work or on ‘restricted duties’ through illness or
injury, will render candidates ineligible to submit their
medical condition as extenuating circumstances.
10.1.4
Attendance and participation with the approval of the FME
will mean that the medical condition cannot be submitted as
extenuating circumstances.
10.1.5
If a candidate has an illness/injury, which has only become
apparent to them on the day of the scheduled attendance at
OSPRE® Part I examination/National Police Promotion
Framework Step Two examination, then they should refer to
page 21 of this document, under ‘Declaration Notice’. It will
then be their decision as to whether they attempt the
OSPRE® Part I examination /National Police Promotion
Framework Step Two examination, or report sick and not
attend.
10.1.6
If a candidate becomes unwell during the OSPRE® Part I
examination/National Police Promotion Framework Step Two
examination they should inform one of the invigilation staff at
the examination centre.
in the Metropolitan Police Service the Occupational Health Medical Officer will
provide this facility
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10.2 National Investigators’ Examination
10.2.1
for work or is on ‘restricted duties’, through illness or injury,
must provide a certificate from their Force Medical Examiner3
(FME), confirming their fitness to attend. Candidates must
submit the FME’s certificate of fitness, via their force NIE
liaison contact, at the time of registration.
10.2.2
for work or on ‘restricted duties’, and is not in possession of
an FME certificate of fitness, should not attend the NIE.
10.2.3
Failure to disclose that they are medically or self-certificated
unfit for work or on ‘restricted duties’ through illness or
injury, will render candidates ineligible to submit their
medical condition as extenuating circumstances.
10.2.4
Attendance and participation with the approval of the FME
will mean that the medical condition cannot be submitted as
extenuating circumstances.
10.2.5
If a candidate has an illness/injury, which has only become
apparent to them on the day of the examination, then they
should refer to page 21 of this document, under ‘Declaration
Notice’. It will then be their decision as to whether they
attempt the examination, or report sick and not attend.
10.2.6
If a candidate becomes unwell during the examination they
should inform one of the invigilation staff at the examination
centre.
in the Metropolitan Police Service the Occupational Health Medical Officer will
provide this facility
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11.
SUSPENSION
11.1 OSPRE® Part I Examination /National Police Promotion Framework
Candidates who are suspended from duty will be required to provide
written authority from their Chief Officer allowing them to attend OSPRE®
Part I examination/National Police Promotion Framework Step Two
examination. This written authority must be handed in at the time of
registration at the examination site; prior notification must be given to the
College of Policing. Such candidates will have to be escorted to and from
the site by officers from their own force. The escorting officers should be
at least the rank of Sergeant (if escorting constables to a Sergeants’
examination) or Inspector (if escorting sergeants to an Inspectors’
examination).
Candidates who are suspended from duty will be required to provide
written authority from their force Crime Training Manager allowing them
to attend the NIE.
This written authority must be submitted to the College of Policing at the
time of registration. Such candidates will have to be escorted to and from
the site by officers from their own force.
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12.
CAREER BREAKS
There is provision for officers to take OSPRE® Part I Examination/National
Police Promotion Framework Step Two Examination whilst on a career
break, providing that the terms and conditions of the career break agreed
by their Chief Officer allows for this. The parent force must inform the
College of Policing of any such requests by the closing date for entry to
the OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police Promotion Framework Step
Two Examination in question, together with a letter from the Chief Officer
confirming their approval. Candidates must attend an established
examination site within England and Wales.
Candidates must be in possession of their warrant card in order to attend.
There is provision for candidates to take the NIE whilst on a career break,
providing that the terms and conditions of the career break agreed by
their force Crime Training Manager allows for this.
It is the responsibility of the parent force to inform the College of Policing
of any such requests by the candidate registration deadline, together with
a letter from the force Crime Training Manager confirming their approval.
Candidates must attend an established examination site within England
and Wales.
Candidates must be in possession of their warrant card in order to attend.
13.
OVERSEAS DUTIES
13.1 OSPRE® Part I Examination /National Police Promotion Framework
An officer who is seconded on overseas duties, either acting in a certain
capacity through their own force such as a drugs liaison officer, or as a
Home Office volunteer, may, in certain circumstances, be allowed to take
OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police Promotion Framework Step
Two Examination at a suitable venue outside England and Wales. The
parent force must inform the College of Policing of the candidate’s
intention and location of secondment, by the closing date for entry to the
Two Examination in question.
There is no provision for candidates to sit the NIE at an overseas venue.
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14.
DISABILITIES
Candidates who can demonstrate that they have any form of disability as
defined by the Equality Act 2010 may apply for reasonable adjustments.
This includes candidates with a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) such as
dyslexia. The stages in the process of requesting reasonable adjustments
are as follows:
Candidates are advised to notify their Force Examinations Officer/Force
NIE Liaison Contact in the first instance of the disability and their intention
to request reasonable adjustments. The Force Examinations Officer/Force
NIE Liaison Contact should ensure that the candidate obtains a report
containing a diagnosis of their disability and recommendations for
reasonable adjustments from an appropriate specialist in the area of their
disability. The candidate may wish to discuss options with their local force
Occupational Health department prior to sourcing a specialist. In making
their recommendations, the specialist should have a clear understanding
of the format of assessment the candidate will be undertaking.
It should be noted that the assessment should have been completed since
the candidate reached the age of 16 years. For SpLD Reports, the
specialist completing the report would normally be a Chartered
Occupational Psychologist, a Chartered Educational Psychologist or a
specialist teacher with a Practicing Certificate in SpLD Assessment.
Further details on the requirements of reasonable adjustment reports can
be found in the relevant Reasonable Adjustments Policy, available on the
College of Policing website. Candidates and Force Examinations
Officers/Force NIE Liaison Contacts should refer to this document before
obtaining a report4.
The report must be submitted to the College of Policing no later than the
closing date for reasonable adjustments. Please see below for closing
dates.
A College of Policing Psychologist will then consider the recommendations
within the report. Where a candidate has a disability and this is evidenced
by their report, the Psychologist will confirm what would constitute
reasonable adjustment for the specified assessment process. Candidates
will be advised in good time, prior to their attendance, of any adjustment
which is being offered.
Any adjustments offered will be applicable to the examination applied for
only and may not be transferable to other examinations or assessments,
which a candidate may go on to take in the future. It is recognised that to
fully and effectively meet the needs of candidates with disabilities it is
necessary to consider their disability in the context of the examination
they are due to undertake. Therefore, to ensure the appropriate
reasonable adjustment is provided according to the specific requirements
of different examinations and assessments it would not be appropriate to
OSPRE® Part I/National Police Promotion Framework Step Two:
http://www.college.police.uk/en/13929.htm
NIE: http://www.college.police.uk/en/13927.htm
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assume adjustments previously agreed for another purpose automatically
apply. For this reason candidates are required to apply for reasonable
adjustment for each individual examination or assessment undertaken.
The candidate is required to provide written confirmation to the College of
Policing of their acceptance of the reasonable adjustment offered prior to
undertaking the examination process. The reasonable adjustment will
then be arranged and provided during the candidate’s examination.
Closing dates:
Two Examination - closing date for entries
National Investigators’ Examination – eight weeks prior to the date of the
examination
Applications for reasonable adjustments received after the notified closing
date will not be accepted unless extenuating circumstances can be proved
in writing.
Candidates who require further information about applying for reasonable
adjustments (including candidates with impairments that fall outside of
the Equality Act 2010 definition of disability such as certain injuries or
conditions from which the candidate is expected to recover within 12
months) should consult the relevant Reasonable Adjustments Policy.
Candidates who believe they may be eligible for adjustments in the
examination are encouraged to act early to ensure the above
requirements and deadlines are met. Obtaining an appropriate specialist
report can take some time, and it is the candidate’s responsibility to plan
ahead to ensure that the closing date for reasonable adjustment
applications is met.
Please Note: Paragraph 14 above does not preclude a candidate,
whose force is not aware of the disability and who wishes to
maintain confidentiality of it, from approaching the College of
Policing directly. Candidates should however be aware that
confidential requests for reasonable adjustments may diminish the
extent to which reasonable adjustments can be made.
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15.
MATERNITY LEAVE
The Police Promotion Examinations Board/NIE Board/College of Policing
shall not act or encourage candidates to act contrary to Section 72 of the
Employment Rights Act 1996, which specifies that an employee whilst on
compulsory maternity leave must not work, or be permitted by her
employer to work, during the two-week period from the date of childbirth.
An officer may, if they so wish, attend OSPRE® Part I Examination/National
Police Promotion Framework Step Two Examination if it falls within a
period of maternity leave. It may be possible to provide ‘reasonable
facilities’ to assist with an officer’s attendance at OSPRE® Part I
whilst on maternity leave. Reasonable facilities may include provisions
such as candidates requesting to sit in a specific area of the examination
hall, rest breaks, requirements to stand up and move during the
examination or provisions with regards to individual personal requirements
of officers.
Any application for reasonable facilities should made no later than the
closing date for entries for the OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police
Promotion Framework Step Two Examination.
Where an officer takes maternity leave, maternity support, adoption leave,
or a career break for the purposes of care, the time taken shall not count
towards a reduction of the relevant OSPRE® Part I/National Police
Promotion Framework Step Two validity period. For example, where an
officer has three years remaining in the OSPRE® Part I/National Police
Promotion Framework Step Two validity period and takes maternity leave
for one year, the remaining validity upon return to work will be three
years.
National Police Promotion Framework Force Examinations Officers should
notify the College of Policing of any candidates falling into this category by
updating the candidate’s status on the Candidate Tracking Spreadsheet to
‘Deferred’ and adding a note stating the reason for deferral and the
starting and finishing dates of the leave period.
An officer may, if they so wish, attend the NIE if it falls within a period of
maternity leave. It may be possible to provide ‘reasonable facilities’ to
assist with an officer’s attendance at the NIE whilst on maternity leave.
Reasonable facilities may include provisions such as candidates requesting
to sit in a specific area of the examination hall, rest breaks, requirements
to stand up and move during the examination or provisions with regards
to individual personal requirements of officers.
Any application for reasonable facilities should be made no later than eight
weeks prior to the date of the examination.
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Where an officer takes maternity leave, maternity support, adoption leave
towards a reduction of the relevant NIE validity period.
16.
PATERNITY LEAVE
period of paternity leave. It may be possible to provide ‘reasonable
facilities’ to assist with an officer’s attendance at OSPRE® Part I
whilst on paternity leave. Reasonable facilities may include provisions
with regards to individual personal requirements of officers.
Any application for reasonable facilities should made no later than the
closing date for entries for the OSPRE® Part I/National Police Promotion
Framework Step Two.
Where an officer takes paternity leave, paternity support, adoption leave,
towards a reduction of the relevant OSPRE® Part I/National Police
Promotion Framework Step Two validity period. For example, where an
officer has three years remaining in the OSPRE® Part I/National Police
Promotion Framework Step Two validity period and takes paternity leave
for one year, the remaining validity upon return to work will be three
years.
National Police Promotion Framework Force Examinations Officers should
notify the College of Policing of any candidates falling into this category by
updating the candidate’s status on the Candidate Tracking Spreadsheet to
‘Deferred’ and adding a note stating the reason for deferral and the
starting and finishing dates of the leave period.
paternity leave. It may be possible to provide ‘reasonable facilities’ to
assist with an officer’s attendance at the NIE whilst on paternity leave.
Reasonable facilities may include provisions regards to individual personal
requirements of officers.
Any application for reasonable facilities should be made no later than eight
weeks prior to the date of the examination.
Where an officer takes paternity leave, paternity support, adoption leave
towards a reduction of the relevant NIE validity period.
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17.
PREGNANT OFFICERS
period of pregnancy. It may be possible to provide ‘reasonable facilities’
to assist with an officer’s attendance at the OSPRE® Part I
whilst pregnant, however, any application for reasonable facilities should
made no later than the closing date for entries for the OSPRE® Part I
Examination/National Police Promotion Framework Step Two Examination.
Reasonable facilities may include provisions such as candidates requesting
to sit in a specific area of the examination hall, rest breaks, requirements
to stand up and move during the examination or provisions with regards
to individual personal requirements of officers.
A copy of the most recent pregnancy related force risk assessment may be
submitted to the College of Policing prior to the candidate sitting the
Two Examination, to allow any appropriate provision of ‘reasonable
facilities’ to be made for pregnant officers. Every effort will then be made
to ensure that ‘reasonable facilities’ are provided and that any hazards
identified within the risk assessment are minimised or reduced by
adequate control measures.
Should the minimisation or reduction of any hazards not be achievable
then the officer will be given the option to defer sitting the OSPRE® Part I
Examination /National Police Promotion Framework Step Two Examination
until after their baby has been born.
pregnancy. It may be possible to provide ‘reasonable facilities’ to assist
with an officer’s attendance at the NIE whilst pregnant, however, any
application for reasonable facilities should made no later than no later
than eight weeks prior to the date of the examination. Reasonable
facilities may include provisions such as candidates requesting to sit in a
specific area of the examination hall, or provisions with regards to
individual personal requirements of officers.
A copy of the most recent pregnancy related force risk assessment may be
submitted to the College of Policing prior to the candidate sitting the NIE,
to allow any appropriate provision of ‘reasonable facilities’ to be made for
pregnant officers. Every effort will then be made to ensure that
‘reasonable facilities’ are provided and that any hazards identified within
the risk assessment are minimised or reduced by adequate control
measures.
Should the minimisation or reduction of any hazards not be achievable
then the officer will be given the option to defer sitting the NIE until after
their baby has been born.
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18.
RESULTS
The PPEB Debrief Panel will consider the administration of each OSPRE®
Part I Examination/National Police Promotion Framework Step Two
Examination following each delivery and prior to the results being issued.
The panel comprises an ACPO nominated Moderator, an Equality, Diversity
and Human Rights Advisor, a representative from the College of Policing
Workforce Strategy Unit, and a representative from the College of Policing
Examinations and Assessment Unit.
Before issuing results, the PPEB Debrief Panel will:
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consider the impact of any unscheduled events which occurred during
the administration of the OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police
Promotion Framework Step Two Examination,
inform any candidate who is suspected of irregular behaviour, e.g.
attempting to gain unfair advantage during the OSPRE® Part I
Examination, breaching confidentiality, that their result will be
withheld until the PPEB Reports and Disqualification Panel has
considered the circumstances,
ratify the results prior to their release
The PPEB Debrief Panel will NOT consider any reports for special
consideration or of extenuating circumstances.
A list of results indicating pass, fail, exceptional, low band fail, withdrawn
and absent candidates for the OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police
Promotion Framework Step Two Examination will be sent to the Chief
Officer, via the Force Examinations Officer, for each force. Individual
result notifications, in the form of a candidate feedback report, will be sent
to candidates by e-mail or to Force Examinations Officers to be forwarded
to the respective candidates, depending on the result delivery option
chosen by the force.
The candidate feedback report can be used by the organisation and the
individual candidate to identify any strengths and developmental needs in
the areas which have been examined and assessed. The report includes a
summary of candidates’ final grading and total percentage score obtained
in the examination. This is also broken down into subject areas, and
compares candidates’ performance against their force and national
averages. Candidates who have attained a ‘low band fail’ or ‘exceptional’
pass will be informed in this document.
The feedback report also acts as proof of the candidate’s result and must
be retained by candidates for future reference.
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The NIE Debrief Panel will consider the administration of each NIE
following each delivery and prior to the results being issued. The panel
comprises the National Investigative Training Co-ordinator, an Equality
Diversity and Human Rights Advisor, and a representative from the
College of Policing Examinations and Assessment Unit.
A Results and Analysis Report is submitted to NIE Debrief Panel members
following the examination. The purpose of the report is to communicate
the information required to evaluate the administration and marking of the
NIE in order that the NIE Debrief Panel are in a position to ratify the
results of the examination.
A list of candidates’ results will be distributed to force NIE liaison contacts
14 days after the examination date.
Individual result notifications, in the form of a candidate feedback report,
will be sent to candidates by e-mail, between 14 and 17 days following the
examination.
The candidate feedback report can be used by the organisation and the
individual candidate to identify any strengths and developmental needs in
the areas which have been examined and assessed. The report includes a
summary of candidates’ final grading and total percentage score obtained
in the examination. This is also broken down into subject areas, and
compares candidates’ performance against their force and national
averages.
The feedback report also acts as proof of the candidate’s result and must
be retained by candidates for future reference.
18.2.1
Re-sitting the NIE
Unsuccessful candidates will have an opportunity, subject to
force policy, to re-sit the examination on the next
examination date.
Unsuccessful candidates will only be allowed two failures in
the NIE.
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A second failure means that the student enrolled on the
ICIDP programme MUST be removed from the ICIDP and is
NOT allowed to apply again for the programme for a
minimum of 18 months.
A second failure for a student not enrolled on the ICIDP
programme means that they are disqualified from entry to
the NIE for a period of 18 months, commencing from the
date of their second failure.
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Candidates who wish to re-take the NIE must complete a
registration form. Candidates are not required to complete all
of the form again if they are re-taking the examination. More
details can be found on the registration form itself.
The candidate registration deadline for re-sit candidates is
eight weeks prior to the date of the examination. It is
candidates’ responsibility to forward their registration forms
to their force NIE liaison contact in advance of the deadline.
Force NIE liaison contact will send candidates’ registration
forms to the College of Policing on their behalf.
If the candidate registration forms are not received by the
closing date candidates will not be eligible to sit the next
available examination. Candidates who return their re-sit
forms after the closing date will not be registered for the next
available examination.
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19.
EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNSCHEDULED INCIDENTS
PROCEDURE
19.1 Extenuating Circumstances
Extenuating circumstances are likely to be a serious event or series of
events.
Lack of preparation and/or a heavy workload prior to attendance are not
considered to be extenuating circumstances, and will therefore, not be
considered.
Sickness through illness and injury cannot be rendered as extenuating
circumstances as there is a separate policy for dealing with this.
19.1.1
It will be the decision of the candidate as to whether they
sign the ‘declaration notice’ and attempt the OSPRE® Part I
Examination or decline to attend.
19.1.2
It will be the decision of the candidate as to whether they
sign the ‘declaration notice’ and attempt the NIE or decline to
attend.
Please refer to page 21 for the content of the Declaration Notice.
19.2 Unscheduled Incidents
Unscheduled incidents such as fire alarm activation are reported as a
matter of course to the PPEB Debrief Panel/NIE Debrief Panel. Where
there is supporting evidence, candidate performance will be checked pre
and post the event.
19.3 Procedure
19.3.1
Extenuating circumstances reports from OSPRE® Part I/ National
Police Promotion Framework Step Two candidates will not be
considered. It is the decision of the candidate as to whether they
sign the ‘declaration notice’ and attempt the OSPRE® Part I
Examination or decline to attend.
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Any candidate who wishes to report any unscheduled incidents that
they believe may have adversely affected their performance, in the
Step Two Examination, must do so in the form of a written report.
It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide all of the
supporting evidence at the time of writing.
The report must be countersigned by the candidate’s line manager
or above. The countersigned report must then be submitted by the
candidate, and received by the College of Policing, within seven
days of their scheduled attendance date.
This will be the only opportunity for candidates to submit reports.
Reports which are not countersigned or are not received within the
specified time scale will not be forwarded to the PPEB Reports and
Disqualifications Panel. Reports sent to the College of Policing after
results are notified will not be considered.
A copy of the endorsed report should also be sent to the candidate’s
Force Examinations Officer. This is the responsibility of the
candidate. The College of Policing will acknowledge registered
reports, to candidates, via the Force Examinations Officer.
Reports from OSPRE® Part I/National Police Promotion Framework
Step Two candidates who are successful will not be considered
further. Only unsuccessful candidates will have their reports
considered.
The PPEB Reports and Disqualifications Panel cannot change a fail
result into a pass. However, it is recognised that some forces may
choose to apply localised criteria for eligibility to the OSPRE® Part I
Examination. As such, the Panel does have the discretion to send
feedback to the candidate’s force, suggesting that they might
consider waiving the candidate’s current examination attempt from
any locally applied criteria. Where appropriate, the panel can also
decide to provide feedback to the College of Policing, Force
Examinations Officers or Chief Officers on the future administration
of the OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police Promotion
Framework Step Two Examination.
19.3.2
Extenuating circumstances reports from NIE candidates will not be
considered. It is the decision of the candidate as to whether they
sign the ‘declaration notice’ and attempt the NIE or decline to
attend.
Any candidate who wishes to report any unscheduled incidents that
they believe may have adversely affected their performance in the
NIE must do so in the form of a written report. It is the
responsibility of the candidate to provide all of the supporting
evidence at the time of writing.
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The report must be countersigned by the candidate’s line manager
or above. The countersigned report must then be submitted by the
candidate, and received by the College of Policing, within seven
days of their scheduled attendance date.
This will be the only opportunity for candidates to submit reports.
Reports which are not countersigned or are not received within the
specified time scale will not be forwarded to the NIE Reports &
Disqualifications Panel. Reports sent to the College of Policing after
results are notified will not be considered.
A copy of the endorsed report should also be sent to the candidate’s
Force NIE Liaison Contact. This is the responsibility of the
candidate. The College of Policing will acknowledge registered
reports, to candidates, Force NIE Liaison Contact.
Reports from NIE candidates who are successful will not be
considered further. Only unsuccessful candidates will have their
reports considered.
The NIE Board cannot change a fail result into a pass. However,
candidates whose reports are upheld may be granted an additional
attempt at the NIE where policy (e.g. the number of re-takes)
would have otherwise prevented this from being an option.
20.
DISQUALIFICATION PROCEDURE
Any candidate found to be in breach of the rules will be liable to
disqualification.
If a candidate’s behaviour reduces the reliability of their examination
scores, their result may be nullified by the marker notwithstanding any
disqualification decision.
Any OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police Promotion Framework Step
Two Examination disqualification issues will be referred to the PPEB
Debrief Panel in the first instance. The PPEB Debrief Panel may then
escalate the issue to the PPEB Reports and Disqualifications Panel.
Any National Investigators’ Examination disqualification issues will be
referred to the NIE Reports and Disqualifications Panel.
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21.
PPEB REPORTS AND DISQUALIFICATION PANEL - OSPRE® PART I
EXAMINATION/NATIONAL POLICE PROMOTION FRAMEWORK STEP
TWO EXAMINATION ONLY
A PPEB Reports and Disqualification Panel, comprising an ACPO nominated
Chief Moderator, a representative from the College of Policing Workforce
Strategy Unit, the Head of the College of Policing Examinations and
Assessment, together with an Equality, Diversity and Human Rights
Advisor as an observer will formally consider the reports based on
extenuating circumstances and unscheduled incidents and reported cases
of irregularity or breaches of the rules. The PPEB Reports and
Disqualifications Panel members are different from those who attend the
PPEB Debrief Panel.
The PPEB Reports and Disqualification Panel will consider any reports after
the results have been notified. Once a decision has been reached, the
College of Policing on behalf of the Chair of the Panel will notify the
candidate within seven days.
The Panel cannot change a fail result into a pass. Once the scoring has
taken place and has been signed off by the marking team the results will
stand. Any adjustments made to the scoring will render the results invalid
and the marking team will not endorse an adjusted result.
Unsuccessful candidates who have previously submitted reports have
claimed that an event or series of events has contributed to their result
because they were unable to perform to their best. However in
behavioural terms it is not possible to make assumptions about what
candidates would and would not have done had those circumstances not
arisen. Different circumstances have different effects on people and it is
not appropriate to attempt to predict what that effect may or may not
have been.
Other examining bodies such as universities are usually willing to consider
both ‘marginal fail’ results and the possibility of converting such results to
a pass. However, they have the benefit of other evidence (course work
and portfolios) to consider that may support a conversion to a pass for a
candidate that has achieved a lower than expected result. Due to other
evidence not being available it is not possible to reconsider the marks
awarded at the OSPRE® Part I Examinations or the National Police
Promotion Framework Step Two Examinations against any other
information, therefore ‘marginal fail’ results will not be reassessed or
awarded a pass mark. Rigorous marking procedures are used following
the examinations.
In cases of irregularity and misbehaviour the Panel can:
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fail the candidate.
disqualify the candidate from the current attempt and bar them from
further attempts for a period of several years.
refer the candidate to their Chief Officer.
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Right of Appeal
Candidates have the right of appeal to the Chair of the PPEB, against the
decision of the PPEB Reports and Disqualification Panel, where there are
reasonable grounds for believing that:
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the Panel did not act in compliance with its rules; or
there is fresh evidence, not available at the time of the original report,
for further consideration.
Appeals must be made in writing to the Chair of the PPEB, care of the
College of Policing at the address on Page 4. Appeals must be must be
countersigned by the candidate’s line manager or above. The
countersigned appeal must then be submitted by the candidate, and
received by the College of Policing, within 21 days of the date of the letter
in which the candidate is notified of the decision of the PPEB Reports and
Disqualification Panel.
The College of Policing will forward the appeal to the Chair of the PPEB.
The Chair of the PPEB will consider whether there are adequate grounds
for appeal and will notify the College of Policing. The candidate and
relevant Force Examinations Officer on behalf of the Chief Officer will be
advised by the College of Policing in writing of the Chair of the PPEB’s
decision within ten working days. The Chair of the PPEB cannot convert a
fail into a pass but can vary or confirm the decision of the PPEB Reports
and Disqualification Panel.
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22.
NIE REPORTS AND DISQUALIFICATION PANEL – NATIONAL
INVESTIGATORS’ EXAMINATION ONLY
A NIE Reports and Disqualification Panel, comprising the Deputy Head of
Investigative Training and a representative from the College of Policing
Examinations and Assessment Unit, together with an Equality, Diversity
and Human Rights Advisor as an observer will formally consider the
reports based on extenuating circumstances and unscheduled incidents
and reported cases of irregularity or breaches of the rules. The NIE
Reports and Disqualifications Panel members are different from those who
attend the NIE Debrief Panel.
The NIE Reports and Disqualification Panel will consider any reports after
the results have been notified. Once a decision has been reached, the
College of Policing on behalf of the Chair of the Panel will notify the
candidate within seven days.
The Panel cannot change a fail result into a pass. Once the scoring has
taken place and has been signed off by the marking team the results will
stand. Any adjustments made to the scoring will render the results invalid
and the marking team will not endorse an adjusted result.
Unsuccessful candidates who have previously submitted reports have
claimed that an event or series of events has contributed to their result
because they were unable to perform to their best. However in
behavioural terms it is not possible to make assumptions about what
candidates would and would not have done had those circumstances not
arisen. Different circumstances have different effects on people and it is
not appropriate to attempt to predict what that effect may or may not
have been.
Other examining bodies such as universities are usually willing to consider
both ‘marginal fail’ results and the possibility of converting such results to
a pass. However, they have the benefit of other evidence (course work
and portfolios) to consider that may support a conversion to a pass for a
candidate that has achieved a lower than expected result. Due to other
evidence not being available it is not possible to reconsider the marks
awarded at the National Investigators’ Examinations against any other
information, therefore ‘marginal fail’ results will not be reassessed or
awarded a pass mark. Rigorous marking procedures are used following
the examinations.
In cases of irregularity and misbehaviour the Panel can:
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fail the candidate.
disqualify the candidate from the current attempt and bar them from
further attempts for a period of several years.
refer the candidate to their Chief Officer.
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Right of Appeal
Candidates have the right of appeal to the Chair of the NIE Board, against
the decision of the NIE Reports and Disqualification Panel, where there are
reasonable grounds for believing that:
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the Panel did not act in compliance with its rules; or
there is fresh evidence, not available at the time of the original report,
for further consideration.
Appeals must be made in writing to the Chair of the NIE Board, care of the
College of Policing at the address on Page 4. Appeals must be must be
countersigned by the candidate’s line manager or above. The
countersigned appeal must then be submitted by the candidate, and
received by the College of Policing, within 21 days of the date of the letter
in which the candidate is notified of the decision of the NIE Reports and
Disqualification Panel.
The College of Policing will forward the appeal to the Chair of the NIE
Board. The Chair of the PPEB will consider whether there are adequate
grounds for appeal and will notify the College of Policing. The candidate
and relevant NIE Liaison Officer will be advised by the College of Policing
in writing of the Chair of the NIE Board’s decision within ten working days.
The Chair of the NIE Board cannot convert a fail into a pass but can vary
or confirm the decision of the NIE Reports and Disqualification Panel.
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SYLLABUS
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OSPRE PART I EXAMINATION
NATIONAL POLICE PROMOTION FRAMEWORK STEP TWO EXAMINATION
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Notes
The Sergeants’ and Inspectors’ OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police
Promotion Framework Step Two Examination consists of a single, 150 question
multiple choice paper of three hours duration.
Questions will test candidates’ knowledge and understanding of four areas. The
four areas are Crime; Evidence and Procedure; Road Policing; and General Police
Duties.
The syllabus content being examined is cross-referenced to, and contained
within, the 2015 edition of Blackstone’s Police Manuals. Candidates will be
examined on the law and procedure only as it appears in the latest edition of the
Blackstone’s Police Manuals. Candidates are advised not to rely on previous
editions which may contain out of date material.
Syllabus Updates
Usually, no further updates or supplements to the OSPRE® Part I
Syllabus will be issued during its year-long lifespan. However, in exceptional
circumstances, the PPEB reserves the right to instruct the College of Policing to
issue an amended syllabus in advance of the next scheduled annual publication
date. Any changes to legislation or common law (i.e. decided cases) following
publication of the latest edition will not be included in the examination paper for
that year, unless suitable prior notification is given.
For example, a major change to a key area of legislation or procedure during the
lifespan of the current Rules and Syllabus document would render a significant
part of the current OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police Promotion
Framework Step Two Examination syllabus content obsolete. In such
circumstances, it may be necessary for an update or supplement to the syllabus
to be issued, to guide candidates on any additional material which would be
examinable.
In such circumstances, an update or supplement to the Syllabus document would
be made available through the OSPRE® Part I pages of the College of Policing
website (http://www.college.police.uk/en/13929.htm) and would be distributed
to all Force Examinations Officers. The College of Policing will ensure that any
syllabus updates or supplements are distributed well in advance of the
examination date, to ensure that candidates have sufficient preparation time to
familiarise themselves with any additional examinable material. Where possible,
any additional study materials would be provided to candidates free of charge.
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Please note that syllabus updates will only be made in exceptional
circumstances, and will not be made for every change to legislation included
within the syllabus. Unless notification is provided by the College of Policing
through the channels outlined above, all of the syllabus will remain examinable
regardless of any changes within the law. For further guidance on this issue,
candidates should regularly check the College of Policing website, or consult their
Force Examinations Officer, during their preparation period. Candidates should
not contact the College of Policing directly with queries.
Examination Development
All multiple choice questions contained within the examination paper are written
by trained question writers who have attended the College of Policing Multiple
Choice Question Writing course.
All new questions are linked into the syllabus to ensure that all of the
examination questions are relevant to the role Sergeant or Inspector.
The questions are quality assured by the College of Policing’s Legal Services
Unit, and independent legal experts, who check the legal accuracy of all of the
questions. All questions go through this quality assurance process to ensure that
the examination is legally accurate and up to date.
The questions are also reviewed by a College of Policing Equality, Diversity and
Human Rights Advisor, to ensure that there are no elements of the examination
which may unlawfully discriminate against any candidates on grounds of age,
disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or
belief, sex, sexual orientation, and pregnancy and maternity.
The OSPRE® Part I Examination/National Police Promotion Framework Step Two
Examination design process will help to ensure that those candidates who have
made sufficient preparation will be identified as being suitable for progression to
rank of Sergeant or Inspector.
Validation Questions
Each question paper will contain 10 questions that are being validated, meaning
that candidates will be scored on 140 questions.
The use of validation questions within examinations is accepted as good practice
among major testing organisations. Validation questions are included in the
examination for trial purposes only.
The questions do not contribute to the candidate’s final score, and candidates
are not informed of the location of the validation questions within the paper.
However, to ensure the questions are a fair test of the syllabus, the questions
are validated before being used as an actual examination question. All of the
examination questions are evaluated against standard criteria which are used to
show whether questions are of an acceptable standard. Only questions that
meet the necessary psychometric criteria are included in future exams because
only these questions have been shown to be a reliable and fair test of the
syllabus.
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Validation questions are included within the examination so that candidates
answer them in the same way that they would answer the live questions,
therefore providing more realistic statistics by which to decide whether or not
the questions can be used in future examinations. This does not mean that all
questions covering new areas of the syllabus are validation questions. Questions
may have been validated in another way and candidates are advised to treat all
questions equally.
By continuing this cycle of pre-testing within the examinations, the College of
Policing can continue to provide examinations which test a representative range
of the syllabus, whilst also ensuring that all of the questions that are included in
the scored examination will be rewarding those candidates who have prepared
sufficiently for the test.
Subject Content
The subject content for the examinations has been identified using a nationwide
survey of operational sergeants and inspectors, together with a strategic input
from the police service.
This survey has produced an up to date template or blueprint of those areas
within the syllabus that are considered to be both important and frequently
encountered by officers holding that rank.
The established blueprint is reflected in the balance of questions included in each
paper. This means that potential sergeants and inspectors are more likely to be
tested on those areas of legislation that have been identified as the most
relevant and frequently encountered by the officers already serving at the target
rank. However, it should be noted that candidates may be asked questions
which relate to any part of the syllabus, detailed on the following pages.
Although the syllabus content is similar in many respects for both ranks, some
rank specific areas are different as indicated in the following pages. Whilst there
are some key areas where a high level of knowledge is required, the examination
is not aimed at testing pure factual recall of those matters, which would be
readily available for immediate reference in the workplace. Candidates will not
be examined on their ability to simply recall information that is contained solely
within the tables in the Blackstone’s Police Manuals. However, where the text
directly refers to a paragraph of one of the Codes of Practice to the Police and
Criminal Evidence Act 1984, candidates will be expected to know the relevant
provision(s) of that Code.
The following pages set out the general areas to be tested within the OSPRE®
Part I Examination/National Police Promotion Framework Step Two Examination
syllabus and are intended primarily as an aid to help candidates in planning their
study for the respective ranks. The definitive reference source for examinable
material is the latest edition of Blackstone’s Police Manuals.
The subject areas that are included within the syllabus for each rank are
indicated in the following sections. Where a subject area is marked with a tick,
this denotes that the area is included in the syllabus for the rank in question.
Where a subject area is marked with a cross, this denotes that the area is
excluded in the syllabus for the rank in question.
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Human Rights
Although Human Rights legislation appears within General Police Duties it is not
a discrete subject area and affects all areas of the syllabus. While the provisions
of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights
are particularly relevant to police powers, candidates may be examined on their
knowledge, understanding and application of Human Rights law in any context
within this syllabus.
Further Guidance
Further guidance and information about the OSPRE® Part I Examination/National
Police Promotion Framework Step Two Examination can be found on the OSPRE®
Part I pages of the College of Policing website
(http://www.college.police.uk/en/13929.htm).
Any queries about the examination should be directed to Force Examinations
Officers and not to the College of Policing directly.
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Crime
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Subject
Blackstone’s Police Manual Crime 2015
State of Mind
Chapter 1.1
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1.1.3
1.1.4
1.1.5
1.1.6
1.1.7
1.1.8
1.1.9
1.1.10
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Criminal Conduct
Introduction
Actus Reus
Omissions
Causal Link or Chain of Causation
Intervening Act
Principals and Accessories
Corporate Liability
Vicarious Liability
Chapter 1.2
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
1.2.5
1.2.6
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Incomplete Offences and Police Investigations
Introduction
Encouraging or Assisting Crime
Conspiracy
Attempts
Impossibility
Inter-Relationship and Police Operations
Chapter 1.3
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.3.4
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General Defences
Introduction
Automatism
Intoxication: Voluntary or Involuntary
Insanity
Inadvertence and Mistake
Duress
Duress of Circumstances
Defence of Self, Others or Property
Police Officers
Infancy
Chapter 1.4
1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
1.4.4
1.4.5
1.4.6
1.4.7
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Offences of ‘Specific’ and ‘Basic’ Intent
Intent
Recklessness
Malice
Wilfully
Dishonestly
Knowing
Belief
Negligence
Strict Liability
Transferred Mens Rea
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Homicide
Introduction
Murder
Voluntary Manslaughter and ‘Special Defences’
Involuntary Manslaughter
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide
Act 2007
Causing or Allowing a Child or Vulnerable Adult to
Die or Suffer Serious Physical Harm
Encouraging or Assisting Suicide
Solicitation of Murder
Chapter 1.5
1.5.1
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1.5.3
1.5.4
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Introduction
Classification
Possession
Supplying
Possession with Intent to Supply
Supply of Articles
Production of a Controlled Drug
Cultivation of Cannabis
General Defence under Section 28
Regulated Possession and Supply of Controlled
Drugs
Occupiers, etc.
Closure Notices
Assisting or Inducing Offence Outside United
Kingdom
Incitement
Importation of Controlled Drugs
Travel Restriction Orders
Police Powers
Intoxicating Substances
Chapter 1.6
1.6.1
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Firearms and Gun Crime
Introduction
Definitions – Firearm, Ammunition and Imitation
Firearm
Categories of Firearms and Related Offences
Prohibited Weapon
Section 1 Firearm
Shotguns
Air Weapons
General Exemptions
Imitation Firearm Offences
Criminal Use of Firearms
Further Firearms Offences
Police Powers
Possession or Acquisition of Firearms by Convicted
Persons
Other Restrictions on Possession or Acquisition
Restrictions on Transfer of Firearms
Chapter 1.7
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1.7.7
1.7.8
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Introduction
Offences Covered by the Legislation
‘Racially or Religiously Aggravated’
Chapter 1.8
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Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person
Introduction
Assault
Battery
Assault or Battery?
Consent
Lawful Chastisement
Assault Offences
Other Assault Offences
Threats to Kill
Chapter 1.9
1.9.1
1.9.2
1.9.3
1.9.4
1.9.5
1.9.6
1.9.7
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1.10.3
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Introduction
Torture
Poisoning
False Imprisonment
Kidnapping
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Sexual Offences
Introduction
Rape
Sexual Assault
Causing Sexual Activity without Consent
Child Sex Offences
Possession of Prohibited Images of Children
Possession of Extreme Pornographic Images
Sexual Offences Against People With a Mental
Disorder
Sexual Displays and Voyeurism
Preparatory Offences
Offences Outside the United Kingdom
Offences Relating to Prostitution
Control of Sex Offenders
Introduction
Offenders Covered by Notification Requirements
Orders to Control Sex Offenders
Foreign Travel Orders
Risk of Sexual Harm Order (RSHO)
Child Protection
Introduction
Child Abduction
Child Cruelty
Police Powers under the Children Act 1989
Theft and Related Offences
Introduction
Theft
Burglary
Aggravated Burglary
Taking a Conveyance without Consent
Aggravated Vehicle-Taking
Pedal Cycles
Interfering with Vehicles
Going Equipped
Robbery
Blackmail
Abstracting Electricity
Advertising Rewards
Making Off without Payment
Retaining a Wrongful Credit
Re-programming Mobile Phones
Handling Stolen Goods
Buying Scrap Metal for Cash
Proceeds of Crime
Chapter
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1.11.1
1.11.2
1.11.3
1.11.4
1.11.5
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1.14.11
1.14.12
1.14.13
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1.14.16
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Fraud
Chapter
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1.15.6
1.15.7
1.15.8
1.15.9
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1.16.5
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and Public Interest
Introduction
Perjury
Offences Similar to Perjury
Perverting the Course of Justice
Considerations Affecting Witnesses, Jurors and
Others
Harming Witnesses
Assisting Offenders
Concealing Relevant Offences
Miscellaneous Offences Relating to Offenders
Wasting Police Time
Contempt of Court
Chapter
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1.17.1
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1.17.3
1.17.4
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Introduction
Illegal Entry to the United Kingdom
People Trafficking and Exploitation
Registration Cards
Passport Offences
Chapter
1.18
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1.18.2
1.18.3
1.18.4
1.18.5
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Fraud
Fraud by False Representation
Fraud by Failing to Disclose
Fraud by Abuse of Position
Gain and Loss
Possession or Control of Articles for Use in Frauds
Making or Supplying Articles for Use in Frauds
‘Article’
Obtaining Services Dishonestly
Falsification of Documents and Other Instruments
Counterfeiting with Intent to Pass or Tender as
Genuine
Criminal Damage
Introduction
Simple Damage
Aggravated Damage
Arson
Threats to Destroy or Damage Property
Having Articles with Intent to Destroy or Damage
Property
Penalty and Removal Notices for Graffiti
Contamination or Interference with Goods
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Evidence and Procedure
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Subject
Blackstone’s Police Manual Evidence and Procedure
2015
PART I - THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Sources of Law and the Courts
Introduction
Common Law
Legislation
Judicial Precedents
Determination of Court Venue
Categories of Offences
Limitation on Proceedings
Magistrates’ Courts
Youth Courts
Crown Court
Chapter 2.1
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
2.1.6
2.1.7
2.1.8
2.1.9
2.1.10
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Instituting Criminal Proceedings
Introduction
Written Charge and Requisition
Service of the Summons or Requisition
Service Outside England and Wales
Issue of Warrants
Execution of Warrants
Chapter 2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6
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Introduction
Police Bail
Pre-charge Police Bail
Police Bail After Charge
Police Bail Restrictions
Grounds for Refusing Police Bail
Custody Officer: Granting Bail
Detention of Juveniles After Charge
Live Link Bail
Power of Arrest for Failure to Answer Police Bail
Liability to Arrest for Absconding or Breaking Bail
Conditions
Offence of Absconding by Person Released on Bail
Remands in Police Custody
Release of Short-Term Prisoners on Licence and
Subject to Home Curfew
Chapter 2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.3.5
2.3.6
2.3.7
2.3.8
2.3.9
2.3.10
2.3.11
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Court Procedure and Witnesses
Introduction
Plea of Guilty by Post
Mode of Trial
Summary Trial
Trial on Indictment
Defendant’s Non-Appearance
Adjournments and Remands
Witnesses
Live Links for Witnesses
Special Measures
Refreshing Memory
Evidence of Oral Statement made through an
Interpreter
Victims’ Personal Statements and Code of Practice
Oaths and Affirmations
Examination-in-Chief
Cross-examination
Re-examination
Further Evidence
Contempt of Court
Chapter 2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.4.5
2.4.6
2.4.7
2.4.8
2.4.9
2.4.10
2.4.11
2.4.12
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2.4.17
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Introduction
Youth Justice System
Youth Offending Teams
Young Offenders: Youth Cautions
Orders Against Parents
Child Safety Orders
Removal of Truants to Designated Premises, etc.
Chapter 2.5
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
2.5.4
2.5.5
2.5.6
2.5.7
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PART II - THE LAW OF EVIDENCE
Exclusion of Admissible Evidence
Introduction
Confessions
Exclusion of Evidence Generally
Chapter 2.6
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
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Introduction
Disclosing the Prosecution Case - Advanced
Information
Disclosure Code of Practice – 1 Introduction
Disclosure Code of Practice – 2 Definitions
Disclosure Code of Practice – 3 General
Responsibilities
Disclosure Code of Practice – 4 Recording of
Information
Disclosure Code of Practice – 5 Retention of Material
Disclosure Code of Practice – 6 Preparation of
Material for Prosecutor
Disclosure Code of Practice – 7 Revelation of
Material to Prosecutor
Disclosure Code of Practice – 8 Subsequent Action
by Disclosure Officer
Disclosure Code of Practice – 9 Certification by
Disclosure Officer
Disclosure Code of Practice – 10 Disclosure of
Material to Accused
Chapter 2.7
2.7.1
2.7.2
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PART III - POLICE STATION PROCEDURE
Detention and Treatment of Persons by Police
Officers: PACE Code C
Introduction
Custody Officers
Designated Support Staff
Designated Police Stations
PACE Code of Practice for the Detention, Treatment
and Questioning of Persons by Police Officers (Code
C)
Code C - 1 General
Code C - 2 Custody Records
Code C - 3 Initial Action
Code C - 4 Detainee’s Property
Code C - 5 Right not to be Held Incommunicado
Code C - 6 Right to Legal Advice
Code C - 7 Citizens of Independent Commonwealth
Countries or Foreign Nationals
Code C - 8 Conditions of Detention
Code C - 9 Care and Treatment of Detained Persons
Code C - 10 Cautions
Code C - 11 Interviews – General
Code C - 12 Interviews in Police Stations
Code C - 13 Interpreters
Code C - 14 Questioning - Special Restrictions
Code C - 15 Reviews and Extensions of Detention
Code C - 16 Charging Detained Persons
Code C - 17 Testing Persons for the Presence of
Specified Class A drugs
Code C - Annex A - Intimate and Strip Searches
Code C - Annex B - Delay in Notifying Arrest or
Allowing Access to Legal Advice
Code C - Annex E - Summary of Provisions Relating
to Mentally Disordered and Otherwise Mentally
Vulnerable People
Code C - Annex F - No longer in use, see Code C,
section 7
Code C - Annex G - Fitness to be Interviewed
Code C - Annex H - Detained Person: Observation
List
Code C - Annex K - X Rays and Ultrasound Scans
Code C - Annex L – Establishing Gender of Persons
for the Purpose of Searching
Code C – Annex M – Documents and Records to be
Translated
Chapter 2.8
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Identification: PACE Code D
Introduction
PACE Code of Practice for Identification of Persons
by Police Officers (Code D)
Code D - 1 Introduction
Code D - 2 General
Code D - 3 Identification by Witnesses
Code D - 4 Identification by Fingerprints and
Footwear Impressions
Code D - 5 Examinations to Establish Identity and
the Taking of Photographs
Code D - 6 Identification by Body Samples and
Impressions
Code D - Annex A - Video Identification
Code D - Annex B - Identification Parades
Code D - Annex C - Group Identification
Code D - Annex D - Confrontation by a Witness
Code D - Annex E - Showing Photographs
Code D - Annex F - Fingerprints, Footwear
Impressions and Samples - Destruction and
Speculative Searches
Code D - Annex G - Requirement for a Person to
Attend a Police Station for Fingerprints and Samples
Chapter 2.9
2.9.1
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Interviews: PACE Codes C, E and F
Introduction
PACE Code of Practice for the Detention, Treatment
and Questioning of Persons by Police Officers (Code
C)
Code C - 10 Cautions
Code C - 11 Interviews - General
Code C - 12 Interviews in Police Stations
Code C - Annex C - Restriction on Drawing Adverse
Inferences from Silence and Terms of the Caution
when the Restriction Applies
Code C - Annex D - Written Statements under
Caution
PACE Code of Practice on Audio Recording
Interviews with Suspects (Code E)
Code E - 1 General
Code E - 2 Recording and Sealing Master Recordings
Code E - 3 Interviews to be Audio Recorded
Code E - 4 The Interview
Code E - 5 After the Interview
Code E - 6 Master Recording Scrutiny
Code E - 7 Recording of Interviews by Secure
Digital Network
PACE Code of Practice on Visual Recording with
Sound of Interviews with Suspects (Code F)
Code F - 1 General
Code F - 2 Recording and Sealing of Master
Recordings
Code F - 3 Interviews to be Visually Recorded
Code F - 4 The Interview
Code F - 5 After the Interview
Code F - 6 Master Copy Security
Code F - 7 Visual Recording of Interviews by Secure
Digital Network
Chapter
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Blackstone’s Police Manual Road Policing 2015
Definitions and Principles
Introduction
Key Definitions
Vehicle
Motor Vehicle
Mechanically Propelled Vehicle
Driver
Drive and Driving
Attempting to Drive
In Charge
Road
Public Place
Use, Cause or Permit
Aiding and Abetting
Defences
Chapter 3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5
3.1.6
3.1.7
3.1.8
3.1.9
3.1.10
3.1.11
3.1.12
3.1.13
3.1.14
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Introduction
Power to Stop a Vehicle
Power to Require the Production of a Driving Licence
Power to Require Name and Address/Insurance/Test
Certificate
Power to Seize Vehicles Driven without a Licence or
Insurance
Duty to Give Information as to the Identity of the
Driver
Chapter 3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
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Introduction
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving
Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving
Dangerous Driving
Causing Death by Careless Driving when under the
Influence of Drink or Drugs
Causing Death by Careless, or Inconsiderate,
Driving
Causing Death by Driving: Unlicensed, Disqualified
or Uninsured Drivers
Careless and Inconsiderate Driving
The Highway Code
Dangerous, Careless and Inconsiderate Cycling
Failure to Give Details
Chapter 3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.5
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Reportable Collisions
Introduction
Duty of Driver
The Offences
Chapter 3.4
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
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Introduction
Unfit Through Drink or Drugs
Over Prescribed Limit
Preliminary Tests
Evidential Specimens
Hospital Procedure
Detention of Person Affected
Chapter 3.5
3.5.1
3.5.2
3.5.3
3.5.4
3.5.5
3.5.6
3.5.7
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Introduction
Requirement for Insurance or Security
Motor Insurers’ Bureau
Chapter 3.6
3.6.1
3.6.2
3.6.3
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Introduction
Seat Belts
Motor Cycle Helmets
Speeding and Speed Limits
Chapter 3.7
3.7.1
3.7.2
3.7.3
3.7.4
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Introduction
Highways and Safety
Causing Danger
Parking
Tampering with and Getting on to Vehicles
Abandoning Vehicles
Off-road Driving
Skips
Pedestrian Crossings
Fire and Rescue Services
Street Works
Chapter 3.8
3.8.1
3.8.2
3.8.3
3.8.4
3.8.5
3.8.6
3.8.7
3.8.8
3.8.9
3.8.10
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Introduction
Vehicle Defect Rectification Scheme
Type Approval
The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use)
Regulations 1986
Lights
Testing
Chapter 3.9
3.9.1
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3.9.3
3.9.4
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Introduction
The License
Learner Drivers
Supervision of Learner Drivers
Instruction of Learner Drivers
Driving Tests
New Drivers
Classes and Categories of Vehicle Licensed
Minimum Ages
Driving Otherwise than in Accordance with Licence
Disqualified Drivers
Drivers from Other Countries
Physical Fitness and Disability
The Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information
Systems) Act 1989
The Fixed Penalty System
Introduction
Extended Fixed Penalty System
Fixed Penalty Offences
Fixed Penalty Procedure
Conditional Offers
Notices of Intended Prosecution
Introduction
Relevant Offences
Exceptions
Presumption
Proof
Forgery and Falsification of Documents
Introduction
The Offences
Other Offences Involving False Records and Forgery
Chapter
3.10
3.10.1
3.10.2
3.10.3
3.10.4
3.10.5
3.10.6
3.10.7
3.10.8
3.10.9
3.10.10
3.10.11
3.10.12
3.10.13
3.10.14
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3.11.2
3.11.3
3.11.4
3.11.5
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3.12.2
3.12.3
3.12.4
3.12.5
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General Police Duties
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Blackstone’s Police Manual General Police Duties
2015
PART I – POLICE
The Policing Family
Introduction
Employment Status and Conditions of Police Officers
Part-time Appointments
Personal Records
Periods of Duty and Travelling Time
Overtime, Public Holidays and Rest Days
The Police Federation and Trade Union Membership
Special Constables
Extending the Policing Family
Who Manages or Employs People with Police
Powers?
The ‘Chain of Control’
Designated Police Employees
Powers Conferred on Designated Police Employees
Employees of Contracted-Out Businesses
Accredited Employees
Community Safety Accreditation Schemes
General Considerations for Designated or Accredited
Employees
Use of Force
The Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 and 'Whistle
Blowing'
Protected Disclosures
Chapter 4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
4.1.6
4.1.7
4.1.8
4.1.9
4.1.10
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4.1.12
4.1.13
4.1.14
4.1.15
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Complaints and Misconduct
Introduction
The Standards of Professional Behaviour
The Role of the Police Friend
Death or Serious Injury Matters
Misconduct Procedures
Misconduct Proceedings
Right of Appeal
Fast Track Cases (‘Special Cases’)
Appeals to the Police Appeals Tribunal
Chapter 4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
4.2.7
4.2.8
4.2.9
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Unsatisfactory Performance and Attendance
Introduction
Applicability
Ongoing Performance Assessment and Review
Sources of Information
Management Action
Performance Issues
Attendance Issues
The UPP Process – Improvement Notices
The First Stage
The Second Stage
The Third Stage
Attendance at Each Stage of the Procedures and IllHealth
The Use of Records under UPPs
Misconduct, Performance and Attendance Issues for
Seconded Officers
Vicarious Liability of Chief Officers
Other Regulations
Offences
Health and Safety
Human Rights
Introduction
Key Features of the Convention
The Human Rights Act 1998
What are the ‘Convention Rights’?
Article 2 - The Right to Life
Article 3 - Torture
Article 5 - The Right to Liberty and Security
Article 6 - The Right to a Fair Trial
Article 7 - No Punishment without Crime
Article 8 - Right to Respect for Private and Family
Life, Home and Correspondence
Article 10 - Freedom of Expression
Article 11 - Freedom of Assembly and Association
Article 14 - Prohibition of Discrimination in
Convention Rights
Article 15 - Derogation in Time of Emergency
Protocol 1, Article 1 - Protection of Property
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Powers of Arrest (including Code G Codes of
Practice) and Other Policing Powers
Introduction
Powers of Arrest - Common Points
PACE Code of Practice for the Statutory Power of
Arrest by Police Officers (Code G)
Code G - 1 Introduction
Code G - 2 Elements of Arrest under Section 24
PACE
Code G - 3 Information to be given on Arrest
Code G - 4 Records of Arrest
Arrest without Warrant – Arrest by Others
Arrest without Warrant – Other Powers of Arrest
Arrest under Warrant
Voluntary Attendance at a Police Station
After Arrest
Other Policing Powers
Acting Ranks
Disorder Penalty Notices
Protection of People Suffering from Mental Disorders
Road Checks
The Aviation Security Act 1982
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PACE Code of Practice for the Exercise by Police
Officers of Statutory Powers of Stop and Search;
Police Officers and Police Staff of Requirements to
Record Public Encounters (Code A)
Code A – 1.0 General
Code A - 1 Principles governing stop and search
Code A - 2 Explanation of powers to stop and
search
Code A - 3 Conduct of searches
Code A - 4 Recording requirements
Code A - 5 Monitoring and supervising the use of
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Entry, Search and Seizure
Introduction
PACE Code of Practice for Searches of Premises by
Police Officers and the Seizure of Property found by
Police Officers on Persons or Premises (Code B)
Code B - 1 Introduction
Code B - 2 General
Code B - 3 Search Warrants and Production Orders
Code B - 4 Entry without warrant - particular
powers
Code B - 5 Search with consent
Code B - 6 Searching premises - general
considerations
Code B - 7 Seizure and retention of property
Code B - 8 Action after searches
Code B - 9 Search registers
Code B - 10 Searches under Schedule 5 to the
Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures
Act 2011
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PART II - COMMUNITY SAFETY
Harassment, Stalking, Hostility and
Anti-Social Behaviour
Introduction
Offences involving Racial and Religious Hatred
Hatred on the Grounds of Sexual Orientation
Stalking and Harassment
Anti-social Behaviour
Nuisance and the Environment
Chapter 4.8
Offences Involving Communications
Introduction
Placing or Sending Material
Threats and Communication of False Information
Misuse and Obstruction of Postal Services
Malicious Communications
Public Communications
Chapter 4.9
4.9.1
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4.9.3
4.9.4
4.9.5
4.9.6
Sgt Ins
Terrorism and Associated Offences
Introduction
Terrorism Defined
Terrorism Act 2000 : Financial Measures
Terrorism Act 2000 : Duty of Disclosure and Tipping
Off
Terrorism Act 2000 : Other Offences
Terrorism Act 2006 : Offences
Terrorism Act 2000 : Police Powers
Offences Involving Explosive Substance
Offences Relating to Gunpowder
Animal Experiments and Vivisection
Chapter 4.10
4.10.1
4.10.2
4.10.3
4.10.4
Sgt Ins
Public Disorder
Introduction
Breach of the Peace
The Public Order Acts
Riot
Violent Disorder
Affray
Fear or Provocation of Violence
Intentional Harassment, Alarm or Distress
Harassment, Alarm or Distress
Causing Nuisance or Disturbance on NHS Premises
Public Processions and Assemblies
Dispersal of Groups
Chapter 4.11
4.11.1
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4.11.3
4.11.4
4.11.5
4.11.6
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4.11.8
4.11.9
4.11.10
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4.8.3
4.8.4
4.8.5
4.8.6
4.10.5
4.10.6
4.10.7
4.10.8
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Sporting Events
Introduction
Designated and Regulated Football Matches
Banning Orders and Detention
The Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc.) Act
1985
Ticket Touts
Chapter 4.12
4.12.1
4.12.2
4.12.3
4.12.4
Weapons
Introduction
Having Offensive Weapon in Public Place
Having Bladed or Pointed Article in Public Place
Having Article with Blade or Point (or Offensive
Weapon) on School Premises
Trespassing with Weapon of Offence
Manufacture and Sale of Weapons
Knives
Crossbows
Chapter 4.13
4.13.1
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PART III - GENERAL POLICE DUTIES
Civil Disputes
Introduction
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Trade Disputes
Chapter 4.14
4.14.1
4.14.2
4.14.3
Sgt Ins
Offences Relating to Land and Premises
Introduction
Criminal Trespass
Aggravated Trespass
Trespassing for Purpose of Residence: Power to
Remove Trespassers on Land
Trespassing for Purpose of Residence with
Vehicle(s) when Alternative Site Available: Power to
Remove Trespassers and Vehicles on Land
Power to Remove Persons Attending or Preparing
for a Rave
Power of Local Authority to Direct Unauthorised
Campers to Leave Land
Other Offences Involving Premises
Trespass on Protected Sites
Chapter 4.15
4.15.1
4.15.2
4.15.3
4.15.4
Sgt Ins
Licensing and Offences Relating to Alcohol
Introduction
Licensable Activities
Licensing Objectives
The Licensing System
Police Powers
Regulated Entertainment
Offences
Children
Alcohol Consumption in Designated Public Places
Closure Orders for Licensed Premises
Keeping of Smuggled Goods
Chapter 4.16
4.16.1
4.16.2
4.16.3
4.16.4
4.16.5
4.16.6
4.16.7
4.16.8
4.16.9
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4.16.11
Sgt Ins
Offences and Powers Relating to Information
Introduction
Offences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990
The Data Protection Act 1998
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
Chapter 4.17
4.17.1
4.17.2
4.17.3
4.17.4
Sgt Ins
Equality
Introduction
Protected Characteristics
Discrimination
Police Officers
Employees and Applicants
Liability for Discrimination in Employment
Public Sector Equality Duty
Chapter 4.18
4.18.1
4.18.2
4.18.3
4.18.4
4.18.5
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SYLLABUS
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NATIONAL INVESTIGATORS’ EXAMINATION
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Notes
The National Investigators’ Examination consists of a single, 80 question multiple
choice paper of two hours duration.
Questions will test candidates’ knowledge and understanding of four areas. The
four areas are Evidence; Property Offences; Assaults, Drugs, Firearms and Gun
Crime; and Sexual Offences.
The NIE syllabus is provided by the College of Policing Investigative Skills Team.
The NIE syllabus is captured through the prescribed College of Policing
Investigative Skills Team Phase I preparation materials supporting the Initial
Crime Investigators Development Programme (ICIDP).
The preparation materials recommended by the College of Policing for the NIE
include the 2015 Blackstone’s Police Investigators’ Manual and the 2015
Blackstone’s Police Investigators’ Workbook. The Blackstone’s Police
Investigators’ Workbook has been designed as a gateway to the more detailed
content contained within the manual. However, all questions contained within
the NIE are referenced from the manual rather than the workbook.
The Blackstone’s Police Investigators’ Q&A and the Blackstone’s Police
Investigators’ Mock Examination Paper contain study questions which have been
developed outside of the College of Policing. Therefore whilst these materials
are a useful study aide they cannot be presumed to be representative of the
difficulty level of questions contained within the NIE.
The questions within the NIE are based around the material contained within the
2015 edition of the Blackstone’s Police Investigators’ Manual and all subject
areas are examinable through the NIE, including the appendices. Candidates will
be examined on the law and procedure as it appears in the latest edition of the
Police Manuals. Candidates are advised not to rely on previous editions which
may contain out of date material.
Syllabus Updates
Any changes to legislation or common law (i.e. decided cases) following
publication of the latest edition will not be included in the examination paper for
that year, unless suitable prior notification is given.
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Should a piece of legislation change after the publication of the text, syllabus
updates will only be made in exceptional circumstances, and will not be made for
every change to legislation included within the syllabus. In such circumstances,
an update or supplement to the Syllabus document would be made available
through the NIE pages of the College of Policing website and would be
distributed to all force NIE liaison contacts well in advance of the examination
date. For further guidance on this issue, candidates should regularly check the
College of Policing website, or consult their force NIE liaison contact during their
preparation period. Candidates should not contact the College of Policing directly
with queries.
Examination Development
All multiple choice questions contained within the examination paper are written
by trained question writers who have attended the College of Policing Multiple
Choice Question Writing course.
All new questions are linked into the specific syllabus for Phase 1 of the ICIDP to
ensure that all of the examination questions are relevant to the role of a trainee
investigator progressing to Phase 3 of the ICIDP.
The questions are quality assured by the College of Policing’s Legal Services
Unit, and independent legal experts, who check the legal accuracy of all of the
questions. All questions go through this quality assurance process to ensure that
the examination is legally accurate and up to date.
The questions are also reviewed by a College of Policing Equality Advisor, to
ensure that there are no elements of the examination which may unlawfully
discriminate against any candidates on grounds of age, disability, gender
reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual
orientation, and pregnancy and maternity.
The NIE design process will help to ensure that those candidates who have made
sufficient preparation during Phase I will be identified as being suitable for
progression to subsequent stages of the ICIDP.
Validation Questions
Each question paper will contain 10 questions that are being validated, meaning
that candidates will be scored on 70 questions.
The use of validation questions within examinations is accepted as good practice
among major testing organisations. Validation questions are included in the
examination for trial purposes only.
The questions do not contribute to the candidate’s final score, and candidates
are not informed of the location of the validation questions within the paper.
However, to ensure the questions are a fair test of the syllabus, the questions
are validated before being used as an actual examination question. All of the
examination questions are evaluated against standard criteria which are used to
show whether questions are of an acceptable standard. Only questions that
meet the necessary psychometric criteria are included in future exams because
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only these questions have been shown to be a reliable and fair test of the
syllabus.
Validation questions are included within the examination so that candidates
answer them in the same way that they would answer the live questions,
therefore providing more realistic statistics by which to decide whether or not
the questions can be used in future examinations. This does not mean that all
questions covering new areas of the syllabus are validation questions. Questions
may have been validated in another way and candidates are advised to treat all
questions equally.
By continuing this cycle of pre-testing within the examinations, the College of
Policing Examinations and Assessment can continue to provide examinations
which test a representative range of the syllabus, whilst also ensuring that all of
the questions that are included in the scored examination will be rewarding those
candidates who have prepared sufficiently for the test.
Further Guidance
Further guidance and information about the NIE can be found on the NIE pages
of the College of Policing website (http://www.college.police.uk/en/13927.htm).
Any queries about the examination should be directed to force NIE liaison
contacts and not to the College of Policing directly.
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NATIONAL INVESTIGATORS’ EXAMINATION
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Blackstone’s Police Investigators’ Manual 2015
PART I – EVIDENCE
State of Mind
Introduction
Offences of ‘Specific’ and ‘Basic’ Intent
Intent
Recklessness
Malice
Wilfully
Dishonestly
Knowing
Belief
Negligence
Strict Liability
Transferred Mens Rea
Chapter 1.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.1.4
1.1.5
1.1.6
1.1.7
1.1.8
1.1.9
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1.1.12
Criminal Conduct
Introduction
Actus Reus
Omissions
Causal Link or Chain of Causation
Intervening Act
Principals and Accessories
Corporate Liability
Chapter 1.2
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
1.2.5
1.2.6
1.2.7
Incomplete Offences
Introduction
Encouraging or Assisting Crime
Conspiracy
Attempts
Impossibility
Chapter 1.3
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.3.4
1.3.5
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources
Covert Human Intelligence Sources
Covert Surveillance
Chapter 1.4
1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
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Entry, Search and Seizure
PACE Code of Practice for Searches of Premises by Police
Officers and the Seizure of Property found by Police Officers on
Persons or Premises (Code B)
Introduction
PACE Code of Practice for Searches of Premises by Police
Officers and the Seizure of Property found by Police Officers on
Persons or Premises (Code B)
1 Introduction
2 General
3 Search Warrants and Production Orders
4 Entry without warrant - particular powers
5 Search with consent
6 Searching premises - general considerations
7 Seizure and retention of property
8 Action after searches
9 Search registers
10 Searches under Sections 7A, 7B and 7C of the Prevention of
Terrorism Act 2005 in connection with control orders
Chapter 1.5
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
1.5.4
1.5.5
1.5.6
1.5.7
1.5.8
1.5.9
1.5.10
1.5.11
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Detention and Treatment of Persons by Police Officers
PACE Code of Practice for the Detention, Treatment and
Questioning of Persons by Police Officers (Code C)
Introduction
Custody Officers
Designated Support Staff
Designated Police Stations
1 General
2 Custody Records
3 Initial Action
4 Detainee’s Property
5 Right not to be Held Incommunicado
6 Right to Legal Advice
7 Citizens of Independent Commonwealth Countries or Foreign
Nationals
8 Conditions of Detention
9 Care and Treatment of Detained Persons
13 Interpreters
14 Questioning - Special Restrictions
15 Reviews and Extensions of Detention
16 Charging Detained Persons
17 Testing Persons for the Presence of Specified Class A drugs
Chapter 1.6
Annex A - Intimate and Strip Searches
Annex B - Delay in Notifying Arrest or Allowing Access to Legal
Advice
Annex E - Summary of Provisions Relating to Mentally
Disordered and Otherwise Mentally Vulnerable People
Annex F - No longer in use, see Code C, section 7
Annex G - Fitness to be Interviewed
Annex H - Detained Person: Observation List
Annex K - X Rays and Ultrasound Scans
Annex L – Establishing Gender of Persons for the Purpose of
Searching
Annex M – Documents and Records to be Translated
1.6.19
1.6.20
1.6.1
1.6.2
1.6.3
1.6.4
1.6.5
1.6.6
1.6.7
1.6.8
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1.6.10
1.6.11
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1.6.13
1.6.14
1.6.15
1.6.16
1.6.17
1.6.18
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1.6.22
1.6.23
1.6.24
1.6.25
1.6.26
1.6.27
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Interviews
PACE Code of Practice on Audio Recording Interviews with
Suspects (Code E)
PACE Code of Practice on Visual Recording with Sound of
Interviews with Suspects (Code F)
Introduction
10 Cautions
11 Interviews – General
12 Interviews in Police Stations
Annex C - Restriction on Drawing Adverse Inferences from
Silence and Terms of the Caution when the Restriction Applies
Annex D - Written Statements under Caution
PACE Code of Practice on Audio Recording Interviews with
Suspects (Code E)
1 General
2 Recording and Sealing Master Recordings
3 Interviews to be Audio Recorded
4 The Interview
5 After the Interview
6 Master Recording Scrutiny
7 Recording of Interviews by Secure Digital Network
PACE Code of Practice on Visual Recording with Sound of
Interviews with Suspects (Code F)
1 General
2 Recording and Sealing of Master Recordings
3 Interviews to be Visually Recorded
4 The Interview
5 After the Interview
6 Master Recording Security
7 Visual Recording of Interviews by Secure Digital Network
Chapter 1.7
1.7.1
1.7.2
1.7.3
1.7.4
1.7.5
1.7.6
1.7.7
1.7.8
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1.7.10
1.7.11
1.7.12
1.7.13
1.7.14
1.7.15
1.7.16
1.7.17
1.7.18
1.7.19
1.7.20
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Identification
PACE Code of Practice for Identification of Persons by Police
Officers (Code D)
Introduction
PACE Code of Practice for Identification of Persons by Police
Officers (Code D)
1 Introduction
2 General
3 Identification by Witnesses
4 Identification by Fingerprints and Footwear Impressions
5 Examinations to Establish Identity and the Taking of
Photographs
6 Identification by Body Samples and Impressions
Annex A - Video Identification
Annex B - Identification Parades
Annex C - Group Identification
Annex D - Confrontation by a Witness
Annex E - Showing Photographs
Annex F - Fingerprints, Footwear Impressions and Samples Destruction and Speculative Searches
Annex G - Requirement for a Person to Attend a Police Station
for Fingerprints and Samples
Chapter 1.8
Bail
Introduction
Police Bail
Pre-charge Bail
Bail After Charge
Bail Restrictions
Grounds for Refusing Bail
Consideration by the Custody Officer Bail
Detention of Juveniles After Charge
Failure to Comply with Police Bail
Failure to Appear at Court
Offence of Absconding
Remands in Police Custody
Chapter 1.9
1.9.1
1.9.2
1.9.3
1.9.4
1.9.5
1.9.6
1.9.7
1.9.8
1.9.9
1.9.10
1.9.11
1.9.12
1.8.1
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1.8.3
1.8.4
1.8.5
1.8.6
1.8.7
1.8.8
1.8.9
1.8.10
1.8.11
1.8.12
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Disclosure of Evidence
Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 and Code of
Practice
Introduction
Disclosing the Prosecution Case - Advanced Information
Disclosure Code of Practice – 1 Introduction
Disclosure Code of Practice – 2 Definitions
Disclosure Code of Practice – 3 General Responsibilities
Disclosure Code of Practice – 4 Recording of Information
Disclosure Code of Practice – 5 Retention of Material
Disclosure Code of Practice – 6 Preparation of Material for
Prosecutor
Disclosure Code of Practice – 7 Revelation of Material to
Prosecutor
Disclosure Code of Practice – 8 Subsequent Action by
Disclosure Officer
Disclosure Code of Practice – 9 Certification by Disclosure
Officer
Disclosure Code of Practice – 10 Disclosure of Material to
Accused
Chapter 1.10
Issues in Evidence
Introduction
Weight and Admissibility of Evidence
Facts in Issue
Burden of Proof
Chapter 1.11
1.11.1
1.11.2
1.11.3
1.11.4
Offences Against the Administration of Justice and Public
Interest
Perjury
Perverting the Course of Justice
Considerations Affecting Witnesses, Jurors and Others
Harming Witnesses
Assisting Offenders
Concealing Relevant Offences
Miscellaneous Offences Relating to Offenders
Contempt of Court
Chapter 1.12
1.10.1
1.10.2
1.10.3
1.10.4
1.10.5
1.10.6
1.10.7
1.10.8
1.10.9
1.10.10
1.10.11
1.10.12
1.12.1
1.12.2
1.12.3
1.12.4
1.12.5
1.12.6
1.12.7
1.12.8
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PART II – PROPERTY OFFENCES
Theft
Theft
Dishonesty
Dishonesty: The Ruling in Ghosh
Appropriates
Property
What is not Property?
Belonging to Another
Obligations Regarding Another’s Property
Obligation to Restore Another’s Property
Intention of Permanently Depriving
Chapter 2.1
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
2.1.6
2.1.7
2.1.8
2.1.9
2.1.10
Burglary
Section 9(1)(a)
Building
Intentions at Time of Entry
Conditional Intent
Section 9(1)(b)
Chapter 2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
Aggravated Burglary
Aggravated Burglary
Firearm/Weapon of Offence/Explosive
Chapter 2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
Robbery
Robbery
Chapter 2.4
2.4.1
Blackmail
Blackmail
Meaning of Gain and Loss
Criminal Conduct
Unwarranted?
Chapter 2.5
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
2.5.4
Fraud
Introduction
Fraud
Fraud by False Representation
Fraud by Failing to Disclose
Fraud by Abuse of Position
Gain and Loss
Possession or Control of Articles for Use in Frauds
Making or Supplying Articles for Use in Frauds
‘Article’
Obtaining Services Dishonestly
Falsification of Documents and Other Instruments
Chapter 2.6
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.6.4
2.6.5
2.6.6
2.6.7
2.6.8
2.6.9
2.6.10
2.6.11
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Stolen Goods
Section 24 Explained
Proof That Goods Were Stolen
Handling
Receiving
Assisting/Acting for Another’s Benefit
Guilty Knowledge in Cases of Handling and Theft
Chapter 2.7
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3
2.7.4
2.7.5
2.7.6
2.7.7
2.7.8
Buying Scrap Metal for Cash
Offence of Buying Scrap Metal for Cash
Chapter 2.8
2.8.1
Proceeds of Crime
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
Criminal Conduct
Criminal Property
Concealing Criminal Property
Arrangements in relation to Criminal Property
Acquisition, Use and Possession of Criminal Property
Chapter 2.9
2.9.1
2.9.2
2.9.3
2.9.4
2.9.5
2.9.6
Criminal Damage
Introduction
Simple Damage
Aggravated Damage
Arson
Threats to Destroy or Damage Property
Having Articles with Intent to Destroy or Damage Property
Chapter 2.10
2.10.1
2.102
2.10.3
2.10.4
2.10.5
2.10.6
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PART III – ASSAULT, DRUGS, FIREARMS AND GUN CRIME
Homicide
Introduction
Murder
Voluntary Manslaughter and ‘Special Defences’
Involuntary Manslaughter
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
Causing or Allowing a Child or Vulnerable Adult to Die or Suffer
Serious Physical Harm
Chapter 3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5
3.1.6
Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person
Introduction
Assault
Battery
Assault or Battery?
Consent
Legitimate Consent to Risk of Injury
Consent to Sado-masochistic Injuries
Lawful Chastisement
Assault Offences
Common Assault and Battery
Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm
Wounding or Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm
Wounding or Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent
Assaults on Police
Threats to Kill
Chapter 3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
3.2.6
3.2.7
3.2.8
3.2.9
3.2.10
3.2.11
3.2.12
3.2.13
3.2.14
3.2.15
Child Abduction
Person Connected with Child
Defence for Person Connected with Child
Person Not Connected with Child
Defence for Person Not Connected with Child
Chapter 3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
False Imprisonment
False Imprisonment
Chapter 3.4
3.4.1
Kidnapping
Kidnapping
Chapter 3.5
3.5.1
Public Order Act 1986 Offences
Violence
Drunkenness
Violent Disorder
Affray
Chapter 3.6
3.6.1
3.6.2
3.6.3
3.6.4
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Racially, Religiously Aggravated and Homophobic
Offences
The Offences
‘Racially or Religiously Aggravated’
Timing of the Hostility
Demonstration of the Hostility
Hostility
Victim
Motivation by Hostility
Racial Groups
Religious Groups
Membership
Offences Involving Racial and Religious Hatred
Use of Words, Behaviour or Display of Written Material
Publishing or Distributing Written Material
Use of Words, Behaviour or Display of Written Material
Publishing or Distributing Material
Hatred on the Grounds of Sexual Orientation
Chapter 3.7
Misuse of Drugs
Introduction
Classification
Possession
Supplying
Possession with Intent to Supply
Supply of Articles
Production of a Controlled Drug
Cultivation of Cannabis
General Defence under Section 28
Regulated Possession and Supply of Controlled Drugs
Occupiers, etc.
Closure Notices
Assisting or Inducing Offence Outside United Kingdom
Incitement
Importation of Controlled Drugs
Travel Restriction Orders
Police Powers
Intoxicating Substances
Chapter 3.8
3.8.1
3.8.2
3.8.3
3.8.4
3.8.5
3.8.6
3.8.7
3.8.8
3.8.9
3.8.10
3.8.11
3.8.12
3.8.13
3.8.14
3.8.15
3.8.16
3.8.17
3.8.18
3.7.1
3.7.2
3.7.3
3.7.4
3.7.5
3.7.6
3.7.7
3.7.8
3.7.9
3.7.10
3.7.11
3.7.12
3.7.13
3.7.14
3.7.15
3.7.16
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Firearms and Gun Crime
Introduction
Definitions – Firearm, Ammunition and Imitation Firearm
Categories of Firearms and Related Offences
Prohibited Weapon
Section 1 Firearm
Shotguns
Air Weapons
General Exemptions
Imitation Firearm Offences
Criminal Use of Firearms
Further Firearms Offences
Police Powers
Possession or Acquisition of Firearms by Convicted Persons
Other Restrictions on Possession or Acquisition
Chapter 3.9
3.9.1
3.9.2
3.9.3
3.9.4
3.9.5
3.9.6
3.9.7
3.9.8
3.9.9
3.9.10
3.9.11
3.9.12
3.9.13
3.9.14
Terrorism and Associated Offences
Introduction
Terrorism Defined
Terrorism Act 2000 : Financial Measures
Terrorism Act 2000 : Duty of Disclosure and Tipping Off
Terrorism Act 2000 : Other Offences
Terrorism Act 2006 : Offences
Terrorism Act 2000 : Police Powers
Offences Involving Explosive Substance
Offences Relating to Gunpowder
Animal Experiments and Vivisection
Chapter 3.10
3.10.1
3.10.2
3.10.3
3.10.4
3.10.5
3.10.6
3.10.7
3.10.8
3.10.9
3.10.10
3.10.11
Cybercrime
Introduction
Offences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990
The Data Protection Act 1998
Malicious Communications
Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs)
Chapter 3.11
3.11.1
3.11.2
3.11.3
3.11.4
3.11.5
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PART IV – SEXUAL OFFENCES
Sexual Offences
Introduction
Human Rights Considerations
Anonymity
The Sexual Offences Act 2003
Chapter 4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
Rape
Rape
Criminal Conduct
Consent
Conditional Consent
Section 75 – Evidential Presumptions and Consent
Conclusive Presumptions about Consent
Chapter 4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
Sexual Assault
Assault by Penetration
The Definition of the Term ‘Sexual’
Sexual Assault by Touching
The Definition of the Term ‘Touching’
Causing Sexual Activity without Consent
Chapter 4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
4.3.5
Child Sex Offences
Introduction
Sexual Activity with a Child
Sexual Activity in Presence of a Child
Causing a Child to Watch a Sex Act
Arranging Intended Child Sex Offences
Sex Offences with Family Members
Other Offences with Family Members
Indecent Photographs
Possession of Prohibited Images of Children
Possession of Extreme Pornographic Images
Offences Outside the United Kingdom
Chapter 4.4
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
4.4.5
4.4.6
4.4.7
4.4.8
4.4.9
4.4.10
4.4.11
Protection of Children
Introduction
Children Act 1989
Police Protection
Designated Officer
Contravention of Protection Order or Police Protection
Disclosure of Information Regarding Child
Chapter 4.5
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.5.3
4.5.4
4.5.5
4.5.6
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Sexual Offences Against People with a Mental Disorder
Introduction
Definition of a ‘Mental Disorder’
Sexual Activity with Mentally Disordered Person
Sexual Activity in Presence of Mentally Disordered Person
Causing Person with Mental Disorder to Watch Sexual Act
Care Workers
Chapter 4.6
4.6.1
4.6.2
4.6.3
4.6.4
4.6.5
4.6.6
Offences Relating to Prostitution
Introduction
Definition of a Prostitute
Offence of Causing, Inciting or Controlling Prostitution
Paying for Sexual Services of a Prostitute Subjected to Force
Brothels
Soliciting
Trafficking for Sexual Offences
Chapter 4.7
4.7.1
4.7.2
4.7.3
4.7.4
4.7.5
4.7.6
4.7.7
Preparatory Offences
Any Offence with Intent to Commit Sexual Offence
Trespass with Intent to Commit Sexual Offence
Administering Substance with Intent
Chapter 4.8
4.8.1
4.8.2
4.8.3
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PART V – OFFENCES IN IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AND ASYLUM
(This section is for Immigration Enforcement and National Crime Agency
Candidates Only)
The Immigration Act 1971
Introduction
The Immigration Act 1971 – Offences
The Immigration Act 1971 – Powers
Chapter 5.1
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Introduction
Offences under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Chapter 5.2
5.2.1
5.2.2
The Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants,
etc.) Act 2004
Introduction
Offences
Chapter 5.3
The Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
Introduction
Offences
Chapter 5.4
5.4.1
5.4.2
The UK Borders Act 2007
Introduction
Assaulting an Immigration Officer
Chapter 5.5
5.5.1
5.5.2
The Identity Documents Act 2010
Introduction
Offences under the Identity Documents Act 2010
Chapter 5.6
5.6.1
5.6.2
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 – Powers
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 2010 (Application to
Immigration Officers and Designated Customs Officials) Order
2013
The Order
Chapter 5.7
Offences in Relation to Marriage
Introduction
Bigamy
False Statements with Reference to Marriage
Chapter 5.8
5.8.1
5.8.2
5.8.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.7.1
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PART VI – OFFENCES IN CUSTOMS AND EXCISE MANAGEMENT AND
SERIOUS ORGANISED CRIME
(This section is for National Crime Agency Candidates Only)
The Customs and Excise Management Act 1979
Introduction
Powers under the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979
Chapter 6.1
6.1.1
6.1.2
Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005
Introduction
Chapter 1: Investigatory Powers of the DPP
Chapter 2: Offenders Assisting Investigations and Prosecutions
Chapter 6.2
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
The Crime and Courts Act 2013
Introduction
Powers of NCA Officers
Offences Relating to Designations
Restrictions on Disclosures
Chapter 6.3
6.3.1
6.3.2
6.3.3
6.3.4
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