BWV

Question 1

Must use BWV when:

Answer 1

• Stop and search
  
  • Arresting
  • Critical and major incidents
  • Using force on person or property
  • Searching premises
  • Domestic abuse
  • Directing people to do something under a power
    
    • In a mental health facility

Question 2

Do not use BWV when:

Answer 2

• Victim statements (would use video recorded interview instead so they don’t have to go to court)
  
  • DASH risk assessments
  • Serious sexual offenses first account - must get explicit permission and make aware may be shown to defendant
    
    • Non consent for first account of witnesses and victims

Question 3

Legislation allowing BWV to be used

Answer 3

Human rights act 1988

S64 PACE taking photos and videos without their consent

Question 4

BWV kept for

Answer 4

Retained for 31 days

7 years if marked as evidential

Question 5

Victims and witnesses can see BWV of initial account when:

Answer 5

AFTER taken statements (Subject access request).

Do not show anything to suspect unless in interview