Every prosecution relies on clear, admissible written statements and well-structured case files. In this practical, 60-minute operational webinar, policing practitioners will sharpen their approach to MG11 statement taking and case file preparation—learning how to capture accurate, chronological accounts that prove every element of an offence while meeting Director’s Guidance on Charging (DG6) and National File Standards from the very first submission.
Why Join the Course
- Built for Operational Reality: Designed around busy policing workloads—gain practical MG11 structuring templates, points-to-prove checklists, and file-quality habits in just one hour.
- Elevate MG11 Statement Quality: Learn how to translate verbal witness and officer accounts into clear, natural, chronological statements that cover continuity, exhibits, identification (ADVOKATE), and key evidential facts.
- Eliminate CPS Bounce-Backs: Understand the exact evidential and administrative standards prosecutors expect at pre-charge and post-charge stages, reducing rework and action plans.
- Aligned with National Standards: Reinforces Director’s Guidance on Charging (6th Edition), Criminal Procedure Rules, and CPIA disclosure accuracy across case file documentation.
Why It Matters
Vague statements, missing points to prove, inconsistent exhibit references, and incomplete MG forms remain leading causes of delayed charging decisions, CPS action plans, and discontinued cases. Poor file quality creates avoidable rework for frontline officers and prolongs the justice process for victims and witnesses.
Getting statement taking and case file quality right first time strengthens evidential weight, accelerates charging decisions, and ensures cases stand up to scrutiny at court.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is tailored specifically for serving police officers, police staff, and investigative practitioners, including:
- Response and Neighbourhood Policing officers taking frontline MG11 statements and building remand or bail files
- Trainee detectives, PIP Level 1 and PIP Level 2 investigators, and CID officers
- Police staff investigators, Case Builders, and Criminal Justice Unit (CJU) staff
- Public Protection Unit (PPU), Volume Crime, and Roads Policing officers
- Sergeants and supervisory officers conducting gatekeeping and case file quality reviews
Learning Objectives
By the end of this 60-minute session, attendees will be able to:
- Draft Clear, Court-Ready MG11 Statements: Structure witness and officer statements logically using the witness’s own words while capturing exact timings, locations, ADVOKATE factors, and exhibit continuity.
- Evidence Points to Prove & Defences: Identify the statutory elements of an offence during statement taking and proactively address potential defence assertions.
- Meet DG6 & National File Standards: Assemble proportionate, accurate MG forms (including MG3, MG5, and MG6 disclosure schedules) that pass supervisory gatekeeping and CPS scrutiny first time.
- Eliminate Common File Quality Errors: Spot and resolve frequent pitfalls—such as hearsay issues, unredacted personal data, and missing victim personal statements (VPS)—before submission.
