Guidance

Access to Digital Evidence (A2DE)

This Policy Framework explains the process for prison staff around the provision of Access to Digital Evidence Equipment (A2DE).

• From: Ministry of Justice and HM Prison Service
• Published: 21 December 2018
• Last updated: 30 October 2023 — See all updates

Documents

Access to Digital Evidence (A2DE) Policy Framework

PDF, 1.31 MB, 37 pages

Annexes A to L

ZIP, 1.19 MB

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This Policy Framework sets out the procedures and guidance for staff in all prisons and young offenders institutions to help them comply with the legal requirements in terms of providing prisoners with access to digital equipment, where that equipment is required for prisoners to view electronic disclosure by the Crown as evidence for the prosecution in any legal case. Equipment provided for these purposes is termed Access to Digital Evidence Equipment (A2DE).

Published 21 December 2018
Last updated 30 October 2023 + show all updates

1. 30 October 2023

   Annexes A to L published.

2. 30 October 2023

   Framework updated.

3. 21 December 2018

   First published.