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EncroChat and SkyECC: Why European Courts are Questioning the Reliability of Digital Evidence
In recent weeks, the legal landscape regarding the reliability of digital evidence has faced intense scrutiny. As landmark rulings emerge across Europe, the "blind trust" in encrypted data is being replaced by fundamental principles of a fair trial.

Joint Defense Team
Jan 313 min read


Joint Defense Team 2025 Year in Review: Cross-Border Criminal Defence & Digital Evidence
Joint Defense Team (JDT) 2025 Year in Review. European criminal defence lawyers coordinate strategies for complex, multi-country investigations. Expert insights on SkyECC, EncroChat, ANOM, and digital evidence legality.

Joint Defense Team
Dec 31, 20254 min read


Switzerland: Zurich High Court Excludes Foreign-Obtained SkyECC Data for Breach of Territoriality and Lack of Sufficient Suspicion (Decision of 15 August 2025)
The Zurich High Court rules foreign SkyECC data inadmissible. Read how this landmark decision establishes an absolute exclusion principle for evidence seized in breach of Swiss territoriality.

Dominique Jud
Dec 5, 20252 min read
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