Social networking material as criminal evidence

Examines issues arising in relation to adducing in criminal proceedings evidence obtained from social networking sites (SNS). Discusses how SNS can be challenged, including challenges to the authenticity of SNS-derived evidence and challenges based on evidentiary exclusionary rules. Provides best practice guidance.

Journal/Publisher: Criminal Law Review, Issue 7

Co-author/s: David ORMEROD

Publication type: Article

Number of pages/Page range: 486-512

Language/s (content): English

Date of publication: 02-01-12

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Full name Micheal O' FLOINN

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University/Institution University of Southampton

Address Highfield Southampton

Postal code SO17 1BJ

Telephone 0044 23 8059 3889

Email maof2v12@soton.ac.uk