Originally Posted by NNH
To add a little more information: it's reasonably common for peripheral figures to be released in these cases. One reason is that although is easier to get a wiretap warrant in the UK than in the US, wiretap evidence cannot usually be used in British courts.
In what circumstances can wiretap evidence acquired through a wiretap warrant be used in UK courts? Under what circumstances can such material acquired by way of wiretap warrants not be used in UK courts?
Also, wasn't there some proposed revision a while back, such that control orders can be applied regardless? Didn't that get put through already?
Thanks in advance.