Forensic Science Regulator Report
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Did you read this document from the Forensic Science Regulator dated July 2009?
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Online Google Document:
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Download .pdf
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What are your thoughts?
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Discussion Link
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
100,000 reach trewmte blogspot
100,000 reach trewmte blogspot
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Three years after trewmte.blogspot was launched and today it has reached over 100,000 visitors. For a small, but hopefully helpful and informative blog on mobile telephone evidence and forensics, amongst a sea of websites and blogs on the world wide web, it reminds us all of what is possible from being on the web, but also the amazing library of information that is out there available by of web.
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Thanks to everyone who stopped by to see what is going on here.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Booking Form Mobile Forensics Conference UK
25-26 Nov 2009 UK MTEB Mobile Forensics Conference UK
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The Booking Forms are now available. A massive email mailshot was sent out yesterday in the hope that I sent the Form to those who had requested it. Just in case I missed anyone (sorry), can you please send an email to me titled:
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"MTE - Conference Booking Application Form" to request a Form being emailed to you.
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Email: trewmte@gmail.com
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Security vetting is in place due to some topics such as 'Mobiles as Dangerous Weapons' and 'Interception' etc etc are being covered in the Conference.
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There is a good selection of speakers and training sessions delivered by experienced people. Remember this is a learning conference, not a selling conference/exhibition. Due to timings - speakers -v- training sessions - these streams happen, in some instances, at the same time. It would be within your interests to book at least two people to attend the conference. One to listen to the Conference Speakers and the other to attend the Training Sessions. The attendance fee covers the training also - so there is nothing extra to pay for attending training.
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If there is uncertainty about the cost of one delegate @ £150.00 attendance fee, it is worth refreshing on the point that the common standard examination fee is £240.00 per handset; so attendance is less than the cost of one handset. Two people attending, then the cost of examining two handsets would be applicable.
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Certificates of Attendance for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) will be issued to each delegate attending - so please make sure the name is clear on the Booking Form.
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FAQs
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Security Vetting - This is what is meant by security vetting.
Because of the content to be covered at the conference such as 'Mobiles as Dangerous Weapons' and 'Interception' etc etc, security vetting is in place and only those who have pre-booked will have a pass issued when attending conference. There is no checking into peoples' history or the need for them to justify who they are with extra documentation.
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Booking Form
Please email back your booking form after you have paid, so that we have it confirmed you are attending and attendance certificate can be arranged. Booking forms should be returned no later than:
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Thursday 12th November 2009
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Payment
Please email confirmation with BACS payment reference number or copy of payment counterfoil at bank, so that a paid Invoice can be issued.
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FAQs
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Attendance Bookings
There was eventually 307 who registered interest to attend the conference.To be fair to everyone the confirmed attendance system is based upon first come first serve. This was deemed to be the fairest approach given that those who originally registered in advance: some have yet to make a firm commitment; others have been diverted by work matters so cannot attend; and some we simply haven't received any further communication.The deadline for booking is:
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Thursday 12th November 2009
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Whilst we are doing very well at this stage for confirmed bookings I shall confirm that as soon as 150 delegates have confirmed their bookings I shall annouce it straightaway. In the meantime, please do not have any concern about over bookings or you being unable to attend.
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Attendance Costs
A few people who want to attend have mentioned their boss / company accountant needed to understand what costs were involved. I could well understand if there was concern over £500.00 per ticket conference plus additional expenses but the costs here are exceedingly well placed to avoid any concern:
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1) Delegate Fee is £150.00 + VAT
2) Travelodge is £19 per night
3) Advanced booking for travel train using online train ticket companies is as low as £24.00 from the North to Dorking
4) By National Express Coaches special deal savers can be obtained for as little as £1.50 one way and £11.00 return ticket.
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Confirmed Bookings
For those that have booked your confirmation will be sent next week along with a paid invoice.The make up of attendance looks very good also. Not only do we have criminal evidence examiners but there is a good mix from the civil contingency too. The conference will also play host to experts and examiners flying in from the US, Australia, Europe etc.
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SPEAKERS
- Greg Smith’s presentation sets out the agenda for the two days conference
- Peter Jones’s presentation set outs issues and difficulties a practitioner can face
- Solicitor’s presentation identifies evidential requirements under s129 CJA 2003
- Barrister’s presentation identifies evidential requirements at court
- Practice Manager’s presentation sets out the service expected from a practitioner
- Seizing Officer’s presentation illustrates events when seizing target phones
- Vinny Parmar’s presentation illustrates requirements when conducting examinations
- Jan Collie’s presentation looks at skills needed when investigating evidence
- Samantha Raincock’s presentation illustrates how to compare handset and call record data
- Roger Wilkins’ presentation illustrate how cell site analysis arises following examination
- Terry Wise’s presentation deals with the impacts of RIPA, DPA and PACE
- David Sullivan’s presentation sets out the skillsets employers seek for forensic work
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2-HOUR TRAINING SESSION MODULES
- Session 1 Seizure Procedure
- Session 2 Dangerous Weapons
- Session 3 Examination procedure
- Session 4 Examining phones
- Session 5 Hex Dumping
- Session 6 U/SIM Card Examination
- Session 7 Analysing data
- Session 8 Interception
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Extra-Statutory
Extra-Statutory
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Where, for illustrative purposes only, a Home Office circular regulates e.g. the use of listening devices and aural and visual procedures, the standards set by that document may be the same as those under a Stature (say RIPA or, previously, IOCA) but that Home Office circular does not mean by following its guidance it makes any acts or omissions compliant with the statutory provisions; conduct arising from following the circulars regulation, and not the statute, could be "wholly extra-statutory" and would probably contravene the European Convention on Human Rights - see Malone v Metropolitan Police Commissioner [1979] Ch 344; cf Malone v United Kingdom (1984) 7 EHRR 14.
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The above represents past history events and matters have or should have moved on since then. When RIPA was introduced it was made clear that "no" extra-statutory conduct or operations were possible arising out of that new legislation. That any acts outside of that may amount to contravention and be unlawful.
The above represents past history events and matters have or should have moved on since then. When RIPA was introduced it was made clear that "no" extra-statutory conduct or operations were possible arising out of that new legislation. That any acts outside of that may amount to contravention and be unlawful.
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Having illustrated a simplistic model about "extra-statutory" activity by public authority and public bodies or their personnel to avoid giving advice, direction or guidance which would/could probably mean such acts may operate in parallel to the statutory provisions instead of being enshrined within them, the same principle of extra-statutory can apply across many other areas covered by other statutes, too.
Having illustrated a simplistic model about "extra-statutory" activity by public authority and public bodies or their personnel to avoid giving advice, direction or guidance which would/could probably mean such acts may operate in parallel to the statutory provisions instead of being enshrined within them, the same principle of extra-statutory can apply across many other areas covered by other statutes, too.
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Advice, direction and guidance given to facilitate the transmission of sensitive and/or unlawfuly material over public systems to aid extraction and harvesting of data from device/s might probably be "wholly extra-statutory" conduct or operations. That is even where it is a one-off case. Where advice is given to do acts which appear to go against previously stated authority in dealing with certain types of materials, the expert/examiner should record all dealings with those acts that have been instructed.
Advice, direction and guidance given to facilitate the transmission of sensitive and/or unlawfuly material over public systems to aid extraction and harvesting of data from device/s might probably be "wholly extra-statutory" conduct or operations. That is even where it is a one-off case. Where advice is given to do acts which appear to go against previously stated authority in dealing with certain types of materials, the expert/examiner should record all dealings with those acts that have been instructed.
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I picked up on this whilst reading books and papers dealing with judicial review of administrative action, Blackstones Criminal Practice, Archbold, telecommunications law and practice and the laws of the internet etc etc. I also noted that ACPO Guidelines and other provisions in public sector procurement documents appear not to cover any examiner/expert who enters into extra-statutory acts.
I picked up on this whilst reading books and papers dealing with judicial review of administrative action, Blackstones Criminal Practice, Archbold, telecommunications law and practice and the laws of the internet etc etc. I also noted that ACPO Guidelines and other provisions in public sector procurement documents appear not to cover any examiner/expert who enters into extra-statutory acts.
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These are only my observations based upon what I read, which may assist other examiners/experts. I am not giving legal advice and I do hold out to be a lawyer. It could be from what I have read that my observations may be wrong and therefore it is always recommended to seek legal advice about instructions given or past instructions acted upon, under the belief those instructing were authorised to give such directions to do such acts in the first place.
These are only my observations based upon what I read, which may assist other examiners/experts. I am not giving legal advice and I do hold out to be a lawyer. It could be from what I have read that my observations may be wrong and therefore it is always recommended to seek legal advice about instructions given or past instructions acted upon, under the belief those instructing were authorised to give such directions to do such acts in the first place.
Extra-Statutory
Extra-Statutory
.
Where, for illustrative purposes only, a Home Office circular regulates e.g. the use of listening devices and aural and visual procedures, the standards set by that document may be the same as those under a Stature (say RIPA or, previously, IOCA) but that Home Office circular does not mean by following its guidance it makes any acts or omissions compliant with the statutory provisions; conduct arising from following the circulars regulation, and not the statute, could be "wholly extra-statutory" and would probably contravene the European Convention on Human Rights - see Malone v Metropolitan Police Commissioner [1979] Ch 344; cf Malone v United Kingdom (1984) 7 EHRR 14.
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The above represents past history events and matters have or should have moved on since then. When RIPA was introduced it was made clear that "no" extra-statutory conduct or operations were possible arising out of that new legislation. That any acts outside of that may amount to contravention and be unlawful.
The above represents past history events and matters have or should have moved on since then. When RIPA was introduced it was made clear that "no" extra-statutory conduct or operations were possible arising out of that new legislation. That any acts outside of that may amount to contravention and be unlawful.
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Having illustrated a simplistic model about "extra-statutory" activity by public authority and public bodies or their personnel to avoid giving advice, direction or guidance which would/could probably mean such acts may operate in parallel to the statutory provisions instead of being enshrined within them, the same principle of extra-statutory can apply across many other areas covered by other statutes, too.
Having illustrated a simplistic model about "extra-statutory" activity by public authority and public bodies or their personnel to avoid giving advice, direction or guidance which would/could probably mean such acts may operate in parallel to the statutory provisions instead of being enshrined within them, the same principle of extra-statutory can apply across many other areas covered by other statutes, too.
.
Advice, direction and guidance given to facilitate the transmission of sensitive and/or unlawfuly material over public systems to aid extraction and harvesting of data from device/s might probably be "wholly extra-statutory" conduct or operations. That is even where it is a one-off case. Where advice is given to do acts which appear to go against previously stated authority in dealing with certain types of materials, the expert/examiner should record all dealings with those acts that have been instructed.
Advice, direction and guidance given to facilitate the transmission of sensitive and/or unlawfuly material over public systems to aid extraction and harvesting of data from device/s might probably be "wholly extra-statutory" conduct or operations. That is even where it is a one-off case. Where advice is given to do acts which appear to go against previously stated authority in dealing with certain types of materials, the expert/examiner should record all dealings with those acts that have been instructed.
.
I picked up on this whilst reading books and papers dealing with judicial review of administrative action, Blackstones Criminal Practice, Archbold, telecommunications law and practice and the laws of the internet etc etc. I also noted that ACPO Guidelines and other provisions in public sector procurement documents appear not to cover any examiner/expert who enters into extra-statutory acts.
I picked up on this whilst reading books and papers dealing with judicial review of administrative action, Blackstones Criminal Practice, Archbold, telecommunications law and practice and the laws of the internet etc etc. I also noted that ACPO Guidelines and other provisions in public sector procurement documents appear not to cover any examiner/expert who enters into extra-statutory acts.
.
These are only my observations based upon what I read, which may assist other examiners/experts. I am not giving legal advice and I do hold out to be a lawyer. It could be from what I have read that my observations may be wrong and therefore it is always recommended to seek legal advice about instructions given or past instructions acted upon, under the belief those instructing were authorised to give such directions to do such acts in the first place.
These are only my observations based upon what I read, which may assist other examiners/experts. I am not giving legal advice and I do hold out to be a lawyer. It could be from what I have read that my observations may be wrong and therefore it is always recommended to seek legal advice about instructions given or past instructions acted upon, under the belief those instructing were authorised to give such directions to do such acts in the first place.
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