- 3000 words
You should answer ONE of the following two questions.
1.
A number of academics have undertaken research attempting to assess the impact of
the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 on the rights of suspects when questioned by
the police. For example, Skinns (2011) argues that ‘the subjective and contingent nature
of suspect decision-making implies that choice, but also privacy, should be central to
discussions about future reform of the rights’ of a suspect at the police station. [Skinns,
L., (2011) “Police Custody: Governance Legitimacy and Reform in the Criminal Justice
Process”. Willan]
Referencing two independently researched academic articles explain and critically discuss:
(1) police interview practice and PACE 1984 Code of Practice C; [600 words]
(2) the suspect’s right to legal advice; [900 words] and
(3) two key risks associated with confession evidence in England and Wales. [900 words]
In addition set out and explain what recommendations for future reform you would advocate.
[600 words]
2.
With reference to the Criminal Justice Act 2003, critically discuss and compare the
admissibility of evidence of bad character relevant to the credibility of (i) an accused and (ii)
a person other than an accused.
