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Full Code Test

A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.

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Definition

A two-stage test to assess the sufficiency of evidence and public interest before charging.

This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.

college.police.uk/app/prosecution-and-case-management/charging-and-case-preparation

Related terms

CPS

Crown Prosecution Service, responsible for prosecuting criminal cases.

disclosure

The process of sharing information, often in a legal context.

Threshold Test

A test used when there is insufficient evidence to apply the Full Code Test but which allows charging for substantial bail risk.

Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.