Can cctv footage be tendered as an evidence enough for conviction?
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Can cctv footage be tendered as an evidence enough for conviction?
If the evidence is not authenticated by someone familiar with the CCTV system, the judge may deem it in admissible. In other words, you have to have someone who can tell the court the facts and circumstances around the system, how it works, and specifically verify that the footage is, in fact, from their CCTV system. It’s certainly got the potential to be conclusive enough to help bring about prosecution, however sometimes CCTV footage alone doesn’t carry the all-consuming gravitas to enforce a conviction. Especially if the raw imagery and unclear audio doesn’t translate well.
CCTV can sometimes be used in court as evidence to prove someone was in a certain place or that they committed an offence. CCTV certainly has the potential to be conclusive enough to assist in bringing about a prosecution. However, CCTV footage alone does not carry the power to enforce a conviction. It can also improve community safety and prevent crime. For example, deterring someone committing a crime like robbery if they know CCTV will record their actions.