Carrie Bowker (Director of eyeWitness to Atrocities) joins host Manuel Sánchez Miranda to discuss the nitty-gritty of how to use technology to collect court-ready audiovisual evidence.

In this sixth episode of the Hearsay Evidence Podcast, host Manuel Sánchez Miranda and Professor Alexa Koenig discuss digital evidence in international fact-finding, especially in human rights investigations and international criminal trials. They discuss how social media and other digital platforms are reshaping the landscape of international fact-finding and legal proceedings. Professor Koenig emphasized the ethical considerations and authenticity challenges of digital evidence collection.

Professor Koenig discusses the Berkeley Protocol, a groundbreaking guideline developed to standardize the process of collecting and verifying digital evidence for human rights investigations and international criminal trials. The Protocol, pioneered at the Human Rights Center at UC Berkeley, outlines best practices for ensuring the credibility, ethical acquisition, and legal admissibility of digital evidence in courts, setting a comprehensive standard for practitioners and investigators worldwide.

The episode concludes with insights into the evolving role of technology in human rights investigations. Professor Koenig emphasized the need for continuous education and adaptation to technological advancements, highlighting how these tools not only challenge traditional methods but also offer new possibilities for accountability and justice in the digital era.

In this episode of The Hearsay Evidence Podcast, host Dr. Manuel Sanchez Miranda is joined by special guest Chiara Gabriele, a senior legal adviser at Trial International, to explore the intricate world of audiovisual evidence in international criminal cases. The conversation delves into the admissibility and weight of evidence, emphasizing the importance of relevance, reliability, and the use of technology in court presentations. Chiara shares insights on preserving evidence, discussing the "eyeWitness to Atrocities" app and its role in documenting crimes while ensuring metadata integrity and chain of custody. The episode also covers the challenges of analyzing and archiving digital images and videos, and the significance of corroborating visual evidence with other types of evidence to establish context and relevance. Chiara's expertise offers listeners valuable perspectives on the complexities and essential practices in presenting audiovisual evidence in the pursuit of justice on the international stage.