HJT Training: Computer evidence in court (in person) [Post Office Scandal]

Do not underestimate the importance of establishing credibility of your electronic evidence.

In recent times the courts have operated a presumption that absent evidence to the contrary, the courts will presume that mechanical instruments (including computers) were in working order at the material time. But is this presumption safe for the modern age? The recent Post Office scandal suggests that the time is ripe to revisit the thinking in this area.

The Post Office scandal has set a precedent that affects all areas of law, including immigration. As the courts intensify their scrutiny of digital evidence, it’s crucial to ensure you’re prepared to meet these challenges head-on.

This exclusive in-person course designed specifically to address the concerns raised by the Post Office scandal. This opportunity will provide you with critical updates on the law of evidence and equip you with the tools needed to safeguard your practice. By attending, you’ll learn from renowned experts like Stephen Mason, David Bridge, and Jonathan Bridge, gain invaluable insights into the intricacies of computer evidence, and discover strategies for challenging electronic evidence effectively.

Also Guest Speaker Lee Castleton, a victim who was bankrupted by the Post Office, to deter others from challenging PO Electronic Evidence, Lee is still angry, and is in the forefront of all those still trying to hold the PO to account.

Whatever your area of legal practice, it is a given that you regularly handle a wide range of digital evidence. In light of the Post Office scandal, it’s more important than ever to ensure you have the knowledge and skills necessary to present this evidence effectively and challenge its reliability when necessary. Don’t miss this exclusive chance to enhance your skills and stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving landscape of digital evidence. Spaces are limited.

We will address:

• The mechanical device presumption
• Computers as mechanical devices & the role of software
• Presumptions and judicial notice
• The full scope of modern technology
• Reliability and authenticity
• Provenance and integrity
• Archiving and migration
• Understanding metadata
• Real v hearsay evidence
• Challenging electronic evidence
• Challenging human intervention
• Seeking disclosure

Materials will include a FREE copy of the book Electronic Evidence and Electronic Signatures worth £60!