Yesterday evening (1st May 2012) QCC hosted a briefing for defence solicitors on the evidential usefulness of computer data analysis in sexual abuse cases.

The session focused on the practical and technical aspects of computer evidence in sexual abuse cases. Computers store enormous amounts of digital data, only some of which will be relevant and helpful. Knowing where artefacts will be and interpreting them correctly is crucial when assessing the validity of the evidence relied upon by the prosecution and the material they may have ignored or missed. Maintaining the integrity of evidence collected is critical for a successful outcome in any computer-based forensic investigation. In-depth analysis of digital information will highlight legally admissible evidence and expert testimony can help you prove or disprove theories or allegations.

Keith Bishop, senior computer forensic specialist at QCC, presented a technical overview with scenarios and case studies.

Ronald Jaffa, Barrister at 25 Bedford Row, spoke about ‘indecent images on computer: the defence expert’s role’.

Our briefings are worth 2 CPD credits

- For more information on future briefings, please contact Marité on 020 7632 7134 or briefings@qccis.com.
- For digital forensic enquiries, please contact: 020 7353 9000 or contact@qccis.com.

25 January 2012 – 6.00pm-8.00pm followed by drinks
Buchanan House, 24-30 Holborn, London EC1N 2LX

As a specialist in information security, are you/your organisation prepared in case of a cyber-criminal, fraud or other security incidents? Have you tried and tested your response? Do you have processes to record and manage incidents? Do you have a suitable system which would allow you to learn from it and manage remediation? Are you confident that your case management system could also show trends, provide learning from other aspects such as impact, aggregate effect and cost? Do you use the data from the planning phase to post incident to inform your understanding of operational risk? How do you deal with particularly sensitive incidents?

All those questions will be discussed at a QCC briefing (under Chatham House rule) on 25 January 2012 at our London offices, from 6pm to 8.00pm, followed by drinks and canapés.

If you would like to receive further details, please contact Marité on 020 7632 7134 or email briefings@qccis.com

Briefing on the evidential usefulness of computer data
Keynote speaker: Paul Keleher QC
20 July – 6pm-8.30pm
QCC offices, Holborn, London EC1

Following our successful series of digital forensic briefings, we are pleased to invite you to the next briefing on the evidential usefulness of computer data where we will be discussing the reliability and potential vulnerabilities of this type of forensic evidence, along with the legal implications of it. Computers store enormous amounts of digital data, only some of which will be relevant and helpful. Knowing where artefacts will be and interpreting them correctly is crucial when assessing the validity of the evidence relied upon by the prosecution and the material they have ignored. Best-practice high-tech investigations ensure that digital data is gathered and analysed correctly to prevent case-critical evidence being compromised.

During the briefing, you will hear from 2 specialists in this field:

Keith Bishop, QCC computer forensic specialist, will introduce the subject – defining terms and looking broadly at the reliability and potential vulnerabilities of computer data analysis. He will also give a technical overview and present various scenarios and case studies.

Paul Keleher QC – 25 Bedford Row, will speak on the legal challenges that computers present. Paul appears in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 in the ‘Leaders at the Bar’ section. He is experienced in all areas of serious crime, including terrorism, homicide, drug trafficking and fraud. He is recognised as not only an outstanding trial advocate but also for his interest in the practice and development of the law, from being awarded a First in Company Law, specialising in insider dealing whilst still an undergraduate, to writing and lecturing on various aspects of criminal law. He is acknowledged as an expert in cases involving information technology, computer use and misuse and mobile phones.

As we are an accredited SRA external CPD provider, you will be able to claim 2 hours of CPD credit – please use reference DYM/QCCI. To book a free place, please send an email to briefings@qccis.com or phone Marité Stragier, on 020 7632 7134.

On the evening of 9th December 2010 we hosted a briefing for defence solicitors on cell site analysis. We were lucky enough to have two superb guest speakers along with our own specialist on the speaking panel. Our speakers were:

Aftab Jafferjee QC at 2 Harcourt Buildings. Mr Jafferjee has a wealth of experience in using cell site evidence at court and has been highly influential in the way evidence is presented.

Nazim Awan, Solicitor at Dennings LLP, focused on the funding process and the selection of experts as well as discussing his own experience using cell site data and how to get the most from it.

William Walker, QCC Cell Site Forensic Specialist, gave a technical overview and presented several interesting scenarios and case studies.

We are currently going through the CPD accreditation process for this event and have had very positive feedback from all attendees.

Our next briefing will be on the forensic examination of mobile telephones. Further details will be posted here in the near future.

For more information on future briefings, please contact Marité on 020 7632 7134 or email briefings@qccis.com

For cell site analysis specific enquiries, please contact: 020 7353 9000 or contact@qccis.com