A formal SFA examination into the activities of a firm or registered person. Firms or individuals involved are served with a written "Notice of Investigation".
The inquiry process conducted into an offence that has been committed, or where information suggests an offence has been or may be committed, against the Customs and Excise Act 1996 or the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975. An inquiry results in an investigation file being initiated.
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"
the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
a formal development, examination, and evaluation of a factual record to determine whether misconduct has taken place or, if misconduct has already been confirmed, to assess its extent and consequences or determine appropriate action
a formal examination and evaluation of all relevant facts to determine if misconduct has occurred
an "after the fact" response
a planned, systematic search for relevant, objective, and sufficient facts and evidence
a process in which CCL staff takes steps and gather facts in response to receiving a report to licensing
a systematic inquiry into the facts of an event or a person
The process of using inquiry and examination to gather facts and information in order to solve a problem or resolve an issue.
the gathering of evidence by law enforcement officials and in some cases prosecutors, for presentation to a grand jury or in court, to prove the facts of the case.
The formal collection and analysis of information tending to prove or disprove the occurrence of an illegal act and the identity of a subject of suspicion. [Does not include inspections or compliance checks.
This term is used to refer to explorations, inquiry, experiments, research and inventions which are undertaken in the course of project work. Usually investigation is initiated by the children through the questions they are interested in answering through their project work. The teacher facilitates the research through organizing field visits, visiting experts to the classroom, acquiring artifacts for close inspection or providing secondary sources of information such as books, videos, CDs or internet access.
The gathering of evidence by police officers and prosecutors to prove the accused committed or did not commit the crime.
A duly authorized, systematic, detailed examination to uncover the facts and determine the truth of a matter. IG investigations are administrative in nature -- they are fact finding rather than judicial proceedings. They are not criminal proceedings in which proof beyond a reasonable doubt is required. Rather, the standard of proof that applies is proof by a preponderance of the evidence.
is a process in which a third party (the investigator) investigates the dispute and provides advice (but not a determination) on the facts of the dispute. See also fact finding. (NADRAC's Definitions Paper)
the gathering of evidence by law-enforcement officials (and in some cases prosecutors) for presentation to a grand jury or in a court, to prove that the accused did commit the crime.
a systematic examination, observation, or inquiry. Investigations can be: (1) a type of assessment task or activity; or (2) a process conducted during or after the administration of an assessment as part of a quality check (e.g., examining a teacher's portfolio that has been assigned discrepant ratings by two raters, comparing the observation summary record with the notes collected by the observer).
the process of collecting evidence by law enforcement officers or the prosecutor to determine if a crime has been committed.
a formal process including determination of the need for a hearing and, if required, a review by the Ethics and Standards Committee to consider the allegation(s).
An inquiry concerning suspected criminal behaviour for the purpose of identifying offenders or gathering further evidence to assist the prosecution of apprehended offenders.