Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Digital Evidence in Justice

• Types and sources of digital evidence

• Role of digital evidence in civil and criminal law

• Legal and ethical responsibilities of handlers

• Exercise: Identify digital evidence in a sample case

Module 2: Collection and Chain of Custody Protocols

• Digital evidence collection techniques

• Chain of custody logs and transfer procedures

• Mobile, cloud, and device-based evidence handling

• Group Task: Simulating an evidence collection scene

Module 3: Digital Forensics Tools and Practices

• Data imaging and forensic preservation

• Metadata analysis and hashing methods

• Tools for evidence recovery and documentation

• Demonstration: Using forensic software

Module 4: Legal Framework for Evidence Admissibility

• Rules of evidence and precedents

• Cross-border evidence issues

• Case studies on admissibility rulings

• Case Review: Analyze a ruling on excluded e-evidence

Module 5: Presenting Digital Evidence in Court

• Preparing digital exhibits

• Courtroom technology and digital presentation

• Expert witness preparation and testimony

• Final Role Play: Presenting and defending digital evidence