Investigation Policy - June 2026

In this section

1. Introduction
2. Scope
3. Procedure
4. Appointing an Investigating Officer
5. People Services - HR Business Partner (HRBP)
6. Employee Responsibilities
7. Sickness Absence During an Investigation
8. Notification of an Investigation
9. Representation
10. Recording an Investigation Meeting
11. Timescale

12. Support for Employees
13. Confidentiality
14. Ensuring Equality of Treatment
Appendix 1 - Guidelines for Investigating Officers
Appendix 2 - Template Terms of Reference for Investigation
Appendix 3 - Investigation Planning Template
Appendix 4 - Template Investigation Meeting Record
Appendix 5 - Investigation Officer’s Report Template
Appendix 6 - Protocol for Disciplinary Hearing
Appendix 7 - Questioning Approaches to Use

5. People Services - HR Business Partner (HRBP)

Once an investigating officer has been appointed an HRBP will be allocated to advise and support the investigation officer by the Assistant Chief Executive (People, Digital and Policy) or a nominated representative, who will liaise with Internal Audit as required.