You will gain experience of what it is like to be in a court of law and the roles and responsibilities of an Expert Witness.
You will gain an understanding of the England and Wales legal system, with a particular focus on the role of the forensic scientist within this system. You'll explore virtual courts and EPE, internet and net neutrality, legal approaches to regulating the information age, principles of criminal litigation and disclosure of evidence (digital), contempt of court in a digital era, the legal issues of online state surveillance, choice of law in electronic contracts, legal issues in social networking/defamation online, rights for disclosure of digital evidence, and contemporary issues in relation to digital evidence.This is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and enhance your career prospects in the rapidly growing field of digital forensic investigation. Our team will guide you through a combination of engaging Blackboard VLE activities, informative lectures, and hands-on practical classes to help you develop a deep understanding of key legislation related to acquisition, seizure, processing, and presentation of digital evidence.With a focus on upholding human rights and ensuring proper digital evidential disclosure, our module covers a wide range of important topics. Law, Policy And Practice For Digital Evidence