Policing and Crime Act 2017: Changes to pre-charge bail and the impact on digital forensic analysis |
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Authors: | Graeme Horsman Angela King |
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Affiliation: | 1. School of Science, Engineering & Design, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK;2. School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK |
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Abstract: | Following the enactment of the Police and Crime Act 2017, subsequent amendments to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 have seen a ‘cap’ placed on the length of time a suspect can be released on bail; a process commonly referred to as ‘police bail’ or ‘pre-charge bail’. Whilst designed to instil consistency and certainty into bail processes to prevent individuals being subject to lengthy periods of regulation and uncertainty, it places additional pressures on forensic services. With a focus on digital forensics, examination of digital media is a complex and time-consuming process, with existing backlogs well documented. The need for timely completion of investigations to adhere to pre-charge bail rules places additional stress on an already stretched service. This comment submission provides an initial analysis of new pre-charge bail regulations, assessing their impact on digital forensic services. |
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Keywords: | Bail Digital forensics Pre-charge bail Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 Police and Crime Act 2017 |
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