Use of intercept evidence

Hearing someone plotting a crime or terrorist attack can be compelling evidence. Britain's refusal to allow recordings to be used as evidence is about to change with the recommendation of the cross-party group of Privy Councillors that intercept evidence should be admissible. The argument, that intercepted recordings can provide evidence, has been deemed a benefit that outweighs the risks. As the committee, under Sir John Chilcot, agreed, cases of organised crime and terrorism "require the best evidence is made available".