Training Programme

Legal Sector CPD

An accredited 60 to 90 minute CPD session for solicitors, paralegals and clerks on digital evidence, OSINT and instructing intelligence work defensibly.

Legal Sector CPD

Knowing what to ask for is what makes evidence defensible later.


Instructing digital and OSINT evidence well requires knowing what to ask for, and recognising what a defensible chain of custody actually looks like before it becomes a problem at trial. Many instructions are still framed too loosely, leaving gaps that surface only when an opposing expert or counsel tests the evidence properly. This accredited session covers ACPO Principles for Digital Evidence, common pitfalls in instructing investigative work, and how to assess whether a report will hold up under cross-examination, delivered by the analyst who signs Greyline’s own litigation-aligned reports.

What's Covered

What this programme covers.


ACPO Principles for Digital Evidence, and what they mean in practice, not just in theory

Common pitfalls in instructing investigative or OSINT work that undermine evidence later

What a defensible chain of custody actually looks like, and how to spot one that is not

How to assess whether a report will hold up under cross-examination before you rely on it

Instructing expert evidence under CPR Part 35 for digital and intelligence findings

Outcomes

What attendees leave able to do.


Delivery

How it's run.


Delivered as an accredited 60 to 90 minute session, in person or remotely, by the analyst who signs Greyline's own litigation-aligned reports, so the content reflects what is actually required to withstand scrutiny rather than a generic overview of digital evidence.

Frequently Asked

Questions we're asked most.


Is this session accredited for CPD purposes?

Yes, it is delivered as an accredited CPD session suitable for solicitors, paralegals and clerks, with accreditation details confirmed at the time of booking.

Who should attend?

Solicitors, paralegals and clerks who instruct or handle digital evidence, OSINT findings, or expert witness reports as part of civil, family or commercial litigation.

Does this cover how to instruct Greyline specifically, or general best practice?

The focus is general best practice applicable to instructing any digital evidence or OSINT provider, informed by what we see go wrong across the wider industry, not a sales session.

Can this be delivered in-house to our firm rather than as an open session?

Yes, in-house delivery to your firm is the standard format, scoped to the specific practice areas most relevant to your caseload.

How does this connect to Greyline's Litigation Intelligence capability?

This session is delivered by the same team that produces CPR Part 35 expert reports and litigation-aligned intelligence work, so the guidance reflects direct, current practice rather than academic theory.

Bring This to Your Organisation

Enquire and scope this programme.

Every programme is scoped to the organisation, its sector, incident history and regulatory drivers, before delivery. Submit an inquiry and we'll arrange a scoping call.