Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Justice Studies

Learning Methods

Off Site

Online

Placement/Practice

Module Offerings

4202PSCFI-DEC-MTP

Aims

The aims of this module are to enable the apprentice to understand the various interventions available to them when conducting fraud investigations. Understand the relevant legislation (civil and criminal), the law of disclosure and apply that knowledge to fraud investigations. The apprentice will understand and explain how and where to record, retain, and reveal relevant unused material and pursue all reasonable lines of investigation and to continually review material in accordance with legislation and organisational policy.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Understand and apply the legislation as it relates to fraud investigations
2.
Explain the law of disclosure and the requirements placed on both prosecution and defence as stated in the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA) and apply that to professional practice.
3.
Explain the different types of evidence which are relevant to fraud investigations and how it applies to professional practice.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Criminal Legislation

Procedural Legislation & Organisational Policy

Disclosure

Digital Material

Evidence Gathering

National Intelligence Model

Investigative Interviewing
Module Overview:
This module will provide apprentices with knowledge and understanding of legislation (criminal, civil & procedural). Evidence gathering and the importance of disclosure to any investigation. The various interventions available to support their decision making from referral to conclusion in fraud investigations.

Assessments

Portfolio