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Evidence – Interception of communications. The Court of Appeal, Criminal Division, dismissed an appeal against conviction by two defendants, holding that the trial judge had not erred in admitting evidence of telephone conversations from prison which had been intercepted and recorded as a result of the prison's general blanket policy. That policy had not constituted a breach of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. Further, in the instant case proper authority had been given for the interception and recording of telephone calls at the prison; and the application process requesting the retention and use of the relevant material had been properly followed. Finally, the Crown had not failed in its duties of disclosure to a degree that had deprived the second defendant of a fair trial.
Evidence – Interception of communications. The Court of Appeal, Criminal Division, dismissed an appeal against conviction by two defendants, holding that the trial judge had not erred in admitting evidence of telephone conversations from prison which had been intercepted and recorded as a result of the prison's general blanket policy. That policy had not constituted a breach of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. Further, in the instant case proper authority had been given for the interception and recording of telephone calls at the prison; and the application process requesting the retention and use of the relevant material had been properly followed. Finally, the Crown had not failed in its duties of disclosure to a degree that had deprived the second defendant of a fair trial.
Far-ranging month for the Chair of the Bar
Endometriosis Awareness North, a charity raising awareness of endometriosis and supporting those affected across the North of England, has received a £500 boost from AlphaBiolabs via the company’s Giving Back initiative
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines the most recent data on alcohol misuse in the UK, and the implications for alcohol testing in family proceedings
Clement Cowley, Partner at The Penny Group, explains how tailored financial planning can help barristers take control of their finances and plan with confidence
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs
A £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs has been made to the leading UK charity tackling international parental child abduction and the movement of children across international borders
Seeing the full picture – Baljit Ubhey OBE outlines the CPS action plan to tackle violence against women and girls, offering insights directly relevant to courtroom practice
Heritage as an anchor and a compass, finding our common humanity and embracing the power of the outsider – Melina Antoniadis’s lessons learnt
Switching from a physical blue book to OneNote is simple, secure and game-changing, says Elizabeth Bowden – you’ll wonder how you managed without it...
Is the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office process fit for purpose? Women barristers’ experiences of bullying are not being reported or, if they are, they are not making it through the system, says Tana Adkin KC
Review by Daniel Barnett
