Written question asked by Matt Vickers (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 September 2026. It was answered by Andy Slaughter (Labour) on Monday, 21 September 2026 on behalf of the Attorney General.

Social Media: Evidence

Question: To ask the Attorney General, what guidance the Crown Prosecution Service provides to prosecutors on the evidential use of social media content apparently recorded or uploaded by a defendant in prosecutions for (a) theft, (b) burglary, (c) vehicle crime and (d) dangerous driving.

Answer

The CPS does not provide specific guidance on the use of social media content as evidence in prosecutions for offences of (a) theft, (b) burglary, (c) vehicle crime and (d) dangerous driving.

However, prosecutors are required to use all available relevant and admissible evidence (including social media content) in prosecutions for all types of offence (including theft, burglary, vehicle crime and dangerous driving) in order to build the strongest possible cases.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 28431
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Crown Prosecution Service Evidence Social media
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Social Media: Evidence

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