Digital Criminal Evidence - Latest Update for Advocates

Introduction

With the proliferation of electronic devices and social media, digital evidence and disclosure have never been more relevant. Whilst this applies to all criminal offences, sexual offences provide a particular challenge. The ‘digital strip search’ provides challenges to prosecutors, defence lawyers and investigators alike. In response, the Court of Appeal, Parliament and the Attorney General have issued updated guidance, codes of practice and guidelines.

With disclosure (or the lack of) being one of the major causes of adjournments, now is the time to be across the issues, law and guidance with regards to the handling of digital data in criminal trials. This webinar is designed for lawyers of all levels wanting to have the best understanding of this vital area of law.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Telephone calls and text messages - what should I be considering?
• Retention, inspection, copying, disclosure and deletion of the electronic records held by prosecution witnesses
• Attorney General’s Guidelines on Disclosure
• Code of Practice in relation to Electronic Devices
• Disclosure of telephone records in sexual offences - is a digital strip search necessary?
• 999 calls, body worn video footage and res gestae - will any of it be admitted?

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 28th January 2027

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