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If you are in dispute with someone and you contact them by telephone, ask them pointed questions, tape record the conversation without informing them that you are taping it, then run to the authorities and say "listen to this"can this be legally used in evidence?

I don't think it can. What is to say that you have not edited the tape in some way?

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Grandad,

The way around it is to say" that this is word for word what the person said "and hopfully the judge will say" how can you be so sure" and you say" i have a recording for my own personal use" this come from a very good solicitor

I'd say no.

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Anything can be used in evidence, it's just the weight it would be given.

But it would need to be backed up with other evidence.

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IDFIMH

That isn't true though. Evidence that is not collected in the correct way is inadmissable in the courts. How many people have been cleared because the evidence was inadmissable? I remember one case where the accused was taped having a conversation with his solicitor. The evidence was deemed to be inadmissable and the chap was aquitted.

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Grandad,

That is because a conversation between a solicitor and his client is privileged.

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Note to self: Just because it pops into my head does NOT mean it should come out of my mouth!!

So hidden CCTV is never used in court?

The News of the World have ensured dozens of folks have been jailed through hidden cameras and microphones.

Don't believe what you hear.

A court will decide for themselves if something is admissible or not.

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IDFIMH

That is the point sussex.

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Grandad,

However you will all at some time or another have rung a company and a recorded voice often says words to the effect of "This conversation is being recorded", the bottom line is that they have to follow the law and cannot just tape without you knowing. It is pretty much the same if you have CCTV you have to post notices/warnings letting people know it is present, otherwise you are infringing privacy rights.

So who is right?

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if you cannot be yourself, then who can you be.

The judge that decides if a recorded telephone call is admissible in a criminal case.

In a civil matter they are usually allowed.

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IDFIMH

Thats a tough one Alan ! Are you referring to the Mel Gibson recording ? Public opinion would suggest that the recording of him could ruin his career and future earnings !

'The Thinker' does'nt say ! once again the thinker has not thought

No, the one between a taxi driver who rented a plate and the licence holder, I am sure you know the one I mean Steve.

[/quote]No, the one between a taxi driver who rented a plate and the licence holder, I am sure you know the one I mean Steve.