Unlawful Evidence Exclusion Likely

Summary

Chloe’s diary, obtained through deceit and an unlawful search by an undercover officer, is likely inadmissible due to investigative impropriety and human rights breaches. Under common law and Section 78 of PACE, evidence affecting fairness can be excluded. Article 8 of the ECHR protects privacy rights, which were likely violated. The diarys admission could undermine judicial integrity, suggesting exclusion is probable.

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can you make an irac table for this? *. Investigative Impropriety: - Unauthorized Actions: The evidence was obtained through deceit, unauthorized relationships, or unlawful searches. - Integrity of the Judicial Process: Such actions can undermine the judicial process.
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| Issue | Rule | Application | Conclusion |
|-----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Investigative Impropriety | - Unauthorized Actions: The evidence was obtained through deceit, unauthorized relationships, or unlawful searches.
- Integrity of the Judicial Process: Such actions can undermine the judicial process. | - Evidence (Chloe’s diary) obtained by an undercover officer (Liv posing as 'Lin') through deceit and an unauthorized romantic relationship.
- The diary was seized during an unlawful search.
- The defense argues the diary’s inadmissibility due to investigative impropriety and human rights breaches. | - The diary, obtained through deceit and an unlawful search, could undermine the judicial process.
- Likely to be excluded under common law or Section * of PACE due to the adverse effect on the fairness of proceedings. |
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forget the table just write up as irac
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Issue:
Whether Chloe’s diary, obtained through investigative impropriety, should be excluded as evidence due to its adverse effect on the fairness of proceedings.
Rule:
- Common Law: Evidence obtained unlawfully can be excluded if its admission would have an adverse effect on the fairness of proceedings.
- Section * of PACE: Allows a court to exclude evidence if its admission would have such an adverse effect on the fairness of proceedings that it ought not to be admitted.
Application:
The diary was obtained by Liv, an undercover officer posing as 'Lin', who initiated an unauthorized romantic relationship with Chloe to access her home. Liv conducted an unlawful search and seized the diary. The defense argues that the diary’s inadmissibility is due to investigative impropriety and human rights breaches. The CPS acknowledges the unlawful nature of its acquisition but seeks advice on its exclusion. Given that the evidence was obtained through deceit and unauthorized actions, its admission could significantly undermine the integrity of the judicial process.
Conclusion:
The diary, obtained through deceit and an unlawful search, is likely to be excluded under common law or Section * of PACE due to the adverse effect on the fairness of proceedings.
now this? *. Human Rights Breaches: - Privacy Violations: Actions that breach privacy rights under Article * of the European Convention on Human Rights.
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To provide information on Human Rights Breaches:
- Issue: Whether the actions of obtaining Chloe’s diary violated her privacy rights under Article * of the European Convention on Human Rights.
- Rule: Article * protects the right to respect for private and family life, home, and correspondence.
- Application: The unauthorized relationship and unlawful search by the undercover officer likely violated Chloe's privacy rights.
- Conclusion: The actions likely constitute a breach of privacy rights under Article *.
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Sure, let's expand on the IRAC framework for both Investigative Impropriety and Human Rights Breaches.
Investigative Impropriety
Issue:
Whether Chloe’s diary, obtained through investigative impropriety, should be excluded as evidence due to its adverse effect on the fairness of proceedings.
Rule:
- Common Law: Evidence obtained unlawfully can be excluded if its admission would have an adverse effect on the fairness of proceedings.
- Section * of PACE: Allows a court to exclude evidence if its admission would have such an adverse effect on the fairness of proceedings that it ought not to be admitted.
Application:
- Obtaining Evidence: The diary was obtained by Liv, an undercover officer posing as 'Lin', who initiated an unauthorized romantic relationship with Chloe to gain access to her home. Liv conducted an unlawful search and seized the diary.
- Defense Argument: The defense argues the diary’s inadmissibility due to investigative impropriety and human rights breaches. The CPS acknowledges the unlawful nature of its acquisition but seeks advice on its exclusion.
- Judicial Integrity: Given that the evidence was obtained through deceit and unauthorized actions, its admission could significantly undermine the integrity of the judicial process.
Conclusion:
The diary, obtained through deceit and an unlawful search, is likely to be excluded under common law or Section * of PACE due to the adverse effect on the fairness of proceedings.
Human Rights Breaches
Issue:
Whether the actions of obtaining Chloe’s diary violated her privacy rights under Article * of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Rule:
- Article * ECHR: Protects the right to respect for private and family life, home, and correspondence. Any interference must be lawful and necessary in a democratic society.
Application:
- Privacy Violations: The unauthorized relationship and unlawful search by the undercover officer likely constituted an intrusion into Chloe’s private life and home.
- Proportionality Test: The actions of the officer did not appear to be proportionate or necessary, thus breaching the standards set by Article *.
Conclusion:
The actions of the undercover officer likely constitute a breach of privacy rights under Article *, making the diary inadmissible as evidence.
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now this: *. Fairness of the Proceedings: - Adverse Effect: The admission of the evidence should not adversely affect the fairness of the proceedings as per Section * of PACE.
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Sure, here's the detailed IRAC framework for the fairness of the proceedings:
Fairness of the Proceedings
Issue:
Whether the admission of Chloe’s diary as evidence would adversely affect the fairness of the proceedings.
Rule:
- Section * of PACE: Allows a court to exclude evidence if its admission would have such an adverse effect on the fairness of the proceedings that it ought not to be admitted.
Application:
- Adverse Effect: The diary was obtained by an undercover officer through deceit and an unlawful search, which can be considered investigative impropriety.
- Fairness: Admission of such unlawfully obtained evidence can undermine the fairness of the proceedings by compromising the integrity of the judicial process and the rights of the accused.
- Precedent: Previous case law suggests that evidence obtained in such a manner should be excluded to protect the fairness of the trial.
Conclusion:
The diary, obtained through deceit and an unlawful search, is likely to be excluded under Section * of PACE due to the adverse effect on the fairness of the proceedings.
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what would need to be satisfied in my case
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Based on the information provided, the following key points need to be satisfied in your case:
- Investigative Impropriety: Evidence must be obtained lawfully. Any deceit, unauthorized relationships, or unlawful searches can undermine the judicial process.
- Human Rights Breaches: Actions must respect privacy rights under Article * of the European Convention on Human Rights. Unauthorized actions likely constitute a breach.
- Fairness of Proceedings: Under Section * of PACE, evidence that adversely affects the fairness of proceedings should be excluded.
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anything else
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It seems like you've got a solid understanding of your situation. Here are a few additional points you might consider:
- Ensure all relevant documentation detailing the investigative impropriety and human rights breaches are prepared.
- Gather any witness statements or other evidence supporting your claims.
- Consider the impact on the overall integrity of the judicial process.
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Alright, let's summarize and cover each aspect of your case for clarity:
Investigative Impropriety
- Issue: Whether Chloe’s diary, obtained through investigative impropriety, should be excluded as evidence due to its adverse effect on the fairness of proceedings.
- Rule:
- Common Law: Unlawfully obtained evidence can be excluded if it adversely affects the fairness of proceedings.
- Section * of PACE: Allows exclusion of evidence if its admission would adversely affect the fairness of proceedings.
- Application:
- Obtained by an undercover officer (Liv) through deceit and unauthorized romantic relationship.
- Unlawful search and seizure of the diary.
- Defense claims inadmissibility due to investigative impropriety and human rights breaches.
- Conclusion: Likely excluded due to the adverse effect on the judicial process.
Human Rights Breaches
- Issue: Whether the actions of obtaining Chloe’s diary violated her privacy rights under Article * of the European Convention on Human Rights.
- Rule: Article * protects the right to respect for private and family life, home, and correspondence.
- Application:
- Unauthorized relationship and unlawful search by the undercover officer.
- Likely violated Chloe’s privacy rights.
- Actions were neither lawful nor necessary.
- Conclusion: Likely constitutes a breach of privacy rights under Article *, making the diary inadmissible.
Fairness of the Proceedings
- Issue: Whether the admission of Chloe’s diary as evidence would adversely affect the fairness of the proceedings.
- Rule: Section * of PACE allows a court to exclude evidence if its admission would adversely affect the fairness of proceedings.
- Application:
- Diary obtained through deceit and unlawful search.
- Admission undermines the fairness and integrity of the judicial process.
- Precedent suggests exclusion to protect trial fairness.
- Conclusion: Likely excluded due to adverse effect on proceedings' fairness.
Additional Considerations
- Prepare all documentation detailing the investigative impropriety and human rights breaches.
- Gather any witness statements or supporting evidence.
- Consider the overall impact on the judicial process' integrity.
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what about common law, other articles of the ecrh
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Here's additional information regarding common law and other relevant articles of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR):
Common Law
- Unlawfully Obtained Evidence: Can be excluded if its admission would adversely affect the fairness of the proceedings. The focus is on maintaining the integrity of the judicial process.
Other Articles of ECHR
- Article *: Right to a fair trial. Evidence obtained through deceit and unauthorized searches may infringe on this right.
- Article *: Right to respect for private and family life, home, and correspondence. Unauthorized relationships and searches likely violate this right.
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write everything you would need to cover in a problem style question
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Certainly! Here's a comprehensive outline of what you would need to cover in a problem-style question based on the situation provided:
*. Introduction
- Briefly introduce the context: Protesters from 'Finish Fossil Fuel' facing prosecution for conspiracy to cause public nuisance.
- Key evidence: Chloe’s diary obtained unlawfully by an undercover officer.
*. Issue Identification
- Investigative Impropriety: Whether the method of obtaining the diary affects its admissibility.
- Human Rights Breaches: Whether the actions violated Chloe’s rights under the ECHR.
- Fairness of Proceedings: Whether admitting the diary would undermine the fairness of the trial.
*. Legal Framework
- Investigative Impropriety
- Common Law: Exclusion of evidence obtained unlawfully if it affects the fairness of proceedings.
- Section * of PACE: Allows exclusion of evidence if its admission adversely affects the fairness of proceedings.

- Human Rights Breaches
- Article * ECHR: Right to a fair trial.
- Article * ECHR: Right to respect for private and family life, home, and correspondence.

*. Application to Facts
- Investigative Impropriety
- Description of how the diary was obtained: deceit, unauthorized relationship, and unlawful search.
- Defense argument: Inadmissibility due to investigative impropriety and human rights breaches.
- CPS acknowledgment: Unlawful nature of acquisition and seeking advice on exclusion.

- Human Rights Breaches
- Article *: Unauthorized actions and deceit potentially infringing the right to a fair trial.
- Article *: Unlawful search and unauthorized relationship breaching privacy rights.

- Fairness of Proceedings
- Impact of admitting unlawfully obtained evidence on trial fairness.
- Precedents suggesting exclusion to protect fairness.
*. Conclusion
- Likely exclusion of the diary under common law and Section * of PACE due to adverse effect on fairness.
- Likely breach of Articles * and * of the ECHR making the diary inadmissible.
*. Additional Considerations
- Preparation of documentation detailing investigative impropriety and human rights breaches.
- Gathering witness statements and supporting evidence.
- Considering the overall impact on the judicial process' integrity.
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for an assignment
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Sure, here is a detailed outline you can use for your assignment:
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Introduction
- Protesters from 'Finish Fossil Fuel' are facing prosecution for conspiracy to cause public nuisance.
- Key evidence: Chloe’s diary obtained unlawfully by an undercover officer (Liv).
Issue Identification
*. Investigative Impropriety:
- Whether the method of obtaining the diary affects its admissibility.
*. Human Rights Breaches:
- Whether the actions violated Chloe’s rights under the ECHR.
*. Fairness of Proceedings:
- Whether admitting the diary would undermine the fairness of the trial.
Legal Framework
*. Investigative Impropriety:
- Common Law: Exclusion of evidence obtained unlawfully if it affects the fairness of proceedings.
- Section * of PACE: Allows exclusion of evidence if its admission adversely affects the fairness of proceedings.
*. Human Rights Breaches:
- Article * ECHR: Right to a fair trial.
- Article * ECHR: Right to respect for private and family life, home, and correspondence.
Application to Facts
*. Investigative Impropriety:
- The diary was obtained through deceit, an unauthorized romantic relationship, and an unlawful search.
- The defense argues for the diary’s inadmissibility due to investigative impropriety and human rights breaches.
- The CPS acknowledges the unlawful nature of its acquisition and seeks advice on exclusion.
*. Human Rights Breaches:
- Article *: Unauthorized actions and deceit potentially infringe on the right to a fair trial.
- Article *: Unlawful search and unauthorized relationship likely breach privacy rights.
*. Fairness of Proceedings:
- Admitting unlawfully obtained evidence can undermine trial fairness.
- Precedents suggest exclusion to protect fairness.
Conclusion
- The diary is likely to be excluded under common law and Section * of PACE due to the adverse effect on the fairness of proceedings.
- Likely breaches of Articles * and * of the ECHR make the diary inadmissible.
Additional Considerations
- Prepare documentation detailing investigative impropriety and human rights breaches.
- Gather witness statements and supporting evidence.
- Consider the overall impact on the integrity of the judicial process.
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Sure, here's the detailed IRAC framework for each issue identified in your case:
Investigative Impropriety
Issue:
Whether Chloe’s diary, obtained through investigative impropriety, should be excluded as evidence due to its adverse effect on the fairness of proceedings.
Rule:
- Common Law: Evidence obtained unlawfully can be excluded if its admission would have an adverse effect on the fairness of proceedings.
- Section * of PACE: Allows a court to exclude evidence if its admission would have such an adverse effect on the fairness of proceedings that it ought not to be admitted.
Application:
- Obtaining Evidence: The diary was obtained by Liv, an undercover officer posing as 'Lin', who initiated an unauthorized romantic relationship with Chloe to gain access to her home. Liv conducted an unlawful search and seized the diary.
- Defense Argument: The defense argues the diary’s inadmissibility due to investigative impropriety and human rights breaches. The CPS acknowledges the unlawful nature of its acquisition but seeks advice on its exclusion.
- Judicial Integrity: Given that the evidence was obtained through deceit and unauthorized actions, its admission could significantly undermine the integrity of the judicial process.
Conclusion:
The diary, obtained through deceit and an unlawful search, is likely to be excluded under common law or Section * of PACE due to the adverse effect on the fairness of proceedings.
Human Rights Breaches
Issue:
Whether the actions of obtaining Chloe’s diary violated her privacy rights under Article * of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Rule:
- Article * ECHR: Protects the right to respect for private and family life, home, and correspondence. Any interference must be lawful and necessary in a democratic society.
Application:
- Privacy Violations: The unauthorized relationship and unlawful search by the undercover officer likely constituted an intrusion into Chloe’s private life and home.
- Proportionality Test: The actions of the officer did not appear to be proportionate or necessary, thus breaching the standards set by Article *.
Conclusion:
The actions of the undercover officer likely constitute a breach of privacy rights under Article *, making the diary inadmissible as evidence.
Fairness of the Proceedings
Issue:
Whether the admission of Chloe’s diary as evidence would adversely affect the fairness of the proceedings.
Rule:
- Section * of PACE: Allows a court to exclude evidence if its admission would have such an adverse effect on the fairness of the proceedings that it ought not to be admitted.
Application:
- Adverse Effect: The diary was obtained by an undercover officer through deceit and an unlawful search, which can be considered investigative impropriety.
- Fairness: Admission of such unlawfully obtained evidence can undermine the fairness of the proceedings by compromising the integrity of the judicial process and the rights of the accused.
- Precedent: Previous case law suggests that evidence obtained in such a manner should be excluded to protect the fairness of the trial.
Conclusion:
The diary, obtained through deceit and an unlawful search, is likely to be excluded under Section * of PACE due to the adverse effect on the fairness of the proceedings.
Additional Considerations
- Ensure all relevant documentation detailing the investigative impropriety and human rights breaches are prepared.
- Gather any witness statements or other evidence supporting your claims.
- Consider the impact on the overall integrity of the judicial process.
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