RMCA METHODOLOGY
Evidence must retain its entity, scope, source, date and limitation.
RMCA is developing RCEF as a common evidence architecture for its programmes, public records and future institutional workflows.
Why the methodology exists
Company records, regulator records, firm statements, safeguarding disclosures and complaint routes answer different questions. Without a common structure, identity and scope can be lost when those sources are combined.
DEFINED SCOPE
Every conclusion begins with boundaries.
The record must say precisely what was reviewed and what was excluded.
Evidence character
- 01Not evidenced within the reviewed scope
- 02Self-declared
- 03Documentary evidence reviewed
- 04Independently corroborated within the defined scope
- 05Outcome evidenced within a stated period and sample
Evidence character may differ field by field. Strong identity evidence does not establish a separate protection, safeguarding or conduct claim.
Dates and limitations
A governed record distinguishes source date, access date, review date and the period to which evidence applies. Expiry and renewal controls identify when a field must be reconsidered.
Versioning preserves what was known at a particular time. Limitations state exclusions, unresolved conflicts and evidence that was unavailable or outside scope.
Read the foundation note →Programme modules
Change control
Material methodology changes, corrections and historic states should remain visible rather than being silently overwritten. A reader should be able to identify the applicable version, the nature of a change and the reason for correction.