Contemporary Decisions of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court in Criminal Trials: Lessons for Investigators and Prosecutors

The days of drafting charges that merely re state the statutory definition are over. Investigators and prosecutors must work together to identify the specific conduct that constitutes the offence. For conspiracy, this means outlining how the agreement was formed and what acts constitute the common purpose. For causing financial loss, it means identifying the precise act or omission and how it caused the loss.