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Investigation plan

Name: Investigation plan
Brand: hrtemplates.co.uk
Price: 7 GBP
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£7

Template words
360

Reading time
5 mins

Our Investigation Plan Template provides a clear structure for conducting fair, thorough, and compliant workplace investigations, ensuring consistency and efficiency.

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What is an Investigation plan?

The Investigation Plan Template provides a structured framework for conducting workplace investigations in line with the ACAS guide to workplace investigations.

It outlines key steps, including defining the scope, identifying witnesses, gathering evidence, and setting timelines.

This template ensures a fair, thorough, and legally compliant investigation process, supporting informed decision-making and procedural transparency.

In which jurisdictions can this template be used?
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide

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Investigation plan

This document sets out the framework for conducting a fair, thorough, and impartial investigation.

The investigation will be carried out in line with relevant policies and procedures, ensuring that all parties involved are treated with respect and confidentiality.

The investigator will gather facts, review evidence, and conduct interviews to establish findings that will inform any next steps.

Investigator:	[Name of Investigator] [Job Title/Role]
Terms of reference: Scope of the investigation (what will and will not be considered) Key objectives (e.g., to establish facts, determine policy breaches, etc.) Any limitations or exclusions
Provisional timeframe:	Investigation start date: [Date] Estimated completion date: [Date] Interim review points (if applicable)
Policies and procedures to review and follow:	[List relevant policies, e.g., Disciplinary Policy, Grievance Policy, Code of Conduct, etc.] [Employment legislation and ACAS guidelines, if relevant]
Issues that need to be explored/clarified:	[Summarise key questions or concerns to be addressed] [Include any specific allegations or disputes to be investigated]
Sources of evidence to be collected:	[Documents, emails, CCTV footage, system records, etc.] [Statements from relevant individuals]
Persons to be interviewed: (including planned order of interviews)	[Name/Role] – [Reason for interview] [Name/Role] – [Reason for interview] [Continue as required]
Investigation meetings further arrangements: (When/where/notes to be taken by)	Date and Time: [Details] Location: [In-person/Virtual/Other] Notes to be taken by: [Name] Right to be accompanied: [Specify if applicable]
Persons to supply own statement:	[List individuals who will provide written statements instead of or in addition to interviews]
Investigation meetings to be completed by:	[Final deadline for all interviews]
Collection of evidence to have been completed by:	[Final deadline for obtaining all supporting documents and evidence]
Further considerations: Confidentiality requirements Potential risks (e.g., reputational, legal, operational) Support available for those involved Next steps following investigation conclusion

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