Coronavirus Recovery and Reform (Scotland) Act 2022 - criminal justice measures consultation: easy read

Chapter 5. Digital evidence

Digital evidence comes from pictures, videos, computers. They could be quick to gather and share.

We want digital evidence to be used in the courts in place of physical evidence.

Benefits of using digital evidence:

• We may not need to take away victims’ and witnesses’ property.
• The images could be shared with different teams.
• It is a better way of managing evidence.
• Everyone can see the evidence at the same time. This helps everyone to be informed.

Question 6. Do you agree with these changes?

Yes.

No.

Unsure/I have no view.

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Question 7. Can digital evidence be used in court, rather than the original item?

Agree.

Disagree.

Unsure/I have no view.

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Question 8. Should physical evidence still be asked for if it is needed to have a fair trial?

Yes.

No.

Unsure/ have no view.

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