23/06/2020
When the Police should obtain and then search the mobile phones of witnesses and in particular complainants in sexual offences raise very difficult issues given the amount of personal information now on phones. Tom Little QC will provide practical guidance on these issues as well as the correct approach to disclosure and likely developments in the future.
Speakers:
Tom Little QC, Senior Treasury Counsel at the Central Criminal Court
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