Reply to post: Re: Entrapment

Should Computer Misuse Act offences committed in UK be prosecuted in UK?

Jason Bloomberg Silver badge

Re: Entrapment

Evidence gathered via entrapment is inadmissable in court.

I do not believe that is true in the UK. The courts have long held that "evidence is evidence", no matter how obtained. If there has been any crime or abuse of process involved in procuring that evidence it is a separate matter which can be dealt with independently, it doesn't invalidate the evidence.

It is up to the court and jury to determine if the evidence presented is an indicator of guilt or not, whether it is genuine sentiment or came about simply through that entrapment.

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