Guidance on completing the information form

You may be reading this following our initial letter to tell you that an investigation is starting. You will find an Information Form attached.

This form is an opportunity for you to supply your first thoughts about the information that has been referred to us. We may use what you tell us to help inform our investigation and ensure we gather all relevant information.

For example:

• you might admit all or part of what happened which will help bring the investigation process to a conclusion quicker
• you might know of someone that saw what happened or was involved and want to highlight this to us to ensure that we speak to them as part of our investigation process

It is up to you whether you want to engage with us in this way. You might feel that you are not able to respond, have nothing to say or do not want to say anything. It is fine for you to take this position. You will have the opportunity to respond again at a later stage once we have carried out investigations.

We cannot advise on what to include in your statement.