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The Impact of R v Sutherland & Others on Disclosure under the Criminal Procedures & Investigations Act 1996
The Criminal Procedures & Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA) governs the disclosure obligations of the prosecution in criminal trials in England and Wales. A critical aspect of this legislation is that the prosecution must disclose to the defence any material that could be reasonably considered capable of undermining the prosecution’s case or assisting the defence.
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Protection of Observation Posts and the case of R v Johnson [1988]: Essential Knowledge for Investigators
Recently on a number of RIPA, covert and intelligence courses the subject of observation posts has understandably arisen. Whilst delegates often raise the case of R v Johnson, it is apparent that there are a number of misunderstandings about the case so I thought it may be helpful to refresh some of the required knowledge about this case.
Putting RIPA 2000 and RIPSA 2000 Under the Microscope
In the digital age, where people share personal information widely and privacy concerns are ever-growing, the use of surveillance powers by public authorities is becoming a focal point of legal and ethical debate.
