Electronic Data | Proposed Production Orders | Kangs Complex Crime Defence Solicitors

For a considerable period of time UK authorities have been considering how electronic data can be obtained from service providers, such as Google and Facebook for example, based outside the UK, for the purposes of criminal Investigations and prosecutions.

The Current Position | Kangs Criminal Procedure Advisory Solicitors

• The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 provides for the acquisition of data overseas.
• However, generally, detail acquired in this fashion cannot actually be used in evidence.
• Currently, authorities must seek access to data using Mutual Legal Assistance, which can be cumbersome and slow.

The Proposals | Kangs Criminal Procedure Advisory Team

• The Crime (Overseas Production Order) Bill (‘the Bill’), if given Royal Assent, will introduce powers enabling law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to obtain electronic data directly from the service providers based outside the UK.
• These new powers would enable disclosure of the required data much more quickly and efficiently with the intent that Prosecutors could secure vital evidence during the course of court proceedings.

It was reported recently that the provisions in the Bill will set out the:

1. scope and reach of an Overseas Production Order and who may apply for one
2. requirements to be met to secure such an Order
3. the information to be provided when seeking an Order
4. restrictions on serving an Order, including the time periods etc.
5. additional safeguards and protections for certain types of data
6. the manner of service of an Order.

How Can We Help? | Kangs Serious and Complex Crime Defence Solicitors

Kangs Solicitors complex crime and fraud team provides a national service and is able to deploy a team of solicitors at short notice to conduct the most complex cases.

We have extensive experience dealing with cases investigated and prosecuted by all the major prosecuting authorities such as the  SFO,  FCA, HMRC, CPS, Trading Standards, Environment Agency etc.

If you are a business, whether a sole trader, partnership or company, we are here to assist you manage your contact with the prosecuting authority and advise you on any criminal proceedings of any nature.

Who Can I Contact For Help? | Kangs Criminal Defence Solicitors

Our team of solicitors has a proven track record of assisting many individuals and businesses achieve the best outcome available following such criminal proceedings.

Please feel free to contact our team through the following:

Hamraj Kang
hkang@kangssolicitors.co.uk
07976 258171 | 020 7936 6396 | 0121 449 9888

John Veale
jveale@kangssolicitors.co.uk
0121 449 9888 | 020 7936 6396

Tim Thompson
tthompson@kangssolicitors.co.uk
0121 449 9888 | 020 7936 6396