Disclosure & CPIA: Practical Casework Steps

Real examples, disclosure schedules, redaction and pre-charge engagement.

Why Join This Course

Disclosure under the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) is one of the most heavily scrutinized areas of modern casework. This course cuts through dense legal text and provides a direct, hands-on masterclass in managing unused material. You will learn how to confidently navigate your statutory duties from day one, transforming disclosure from a stressful bureaucratic burden into a seamless part of your file-build strategy.

Why It Matters

A failure in disclosure is one of the leading causes of collapsed trials and miscarriages of justice. Under CPIA, investigators have a strict legal duty to pursue all reasonable lines of inquiry—including those that point away from the suspect. Getting disclosure wrong can lead to serious abuse-of-process arguments, the exclusion of vital evidence, and the sudden dismissal of strong cases in court.

How It Helps Investigations

This webinar bridges the gap between legal theory and practical action on your computer screen. By learning how to systematically record, retain, and reveal unused material, you ensure your case files are completely bulletproof before they reach the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). You will master how to effectively schedule digital material (MG6C/D forms) and avoid the common traps that defence teams use to stall or break down prosecutions.

Who Should Attend

This training is essential for criminal justice professionals who are legally responsible for building and managing prosecution files:

• Officer in Charge (OIC) and Case Officers
• Designated Disclosure Officers
• Detectives and civilian investigators
• Supervisors and file-quality gatekeepers
• Regulatory, corporate, and financial investigators operating under CPIA guidelines

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Apply the statutory “disclosure test” confidently to distinguish between evidential, unused, and sensitive material.
• Complete robust MG6 schedules (MG6C and MG6D) with accurate, concise descriptions that satisfy the CPS and the court.
• Manage the digital data mountain, applying proportional strategies for reviewing and scheduling massive digital footprints like phone downloads and CCTV.
• Recognize and record third-party material correctly, ensuring that potential evidence held by external agencies is legally secured and disclosed.