to obtain evidence?

Question

is it illegal to tape someone talking about their crime?

lets hear off of some coppers on here as well please

in the UK mainly

Answer 1

I do not know about the UK, but in the USA you can always find a way to do it.

Answer 2

I found this on the Re-Tell web site. The law it refers to can be found by clicking on the first link provided.

Can I record telephone conversations on my home phone?

Yes. The relevant law, RIPA, does not prohibit individuals from recording their own communications provided that the recording is for their own use. Recording or monitoring are only prohibited where some of the contents of the communication - which can be a phone conversation or an e-mail - are made available to a third party, ie someone who was neither the caller or sender nor the intended recipient of the original communication. For further information see the Home Office website where RIPA is posted.

Do I have to let people know that I intend to record their telephone conversations with me?

No, provided you are not intending to make the contents of the communication available to a third party. If you are you will need the consent of the person you are recording.

Answer 3

It depends on the state. Some states do not allow you to record a conversation without the other persons permission, and in those states it would be inadmissible as illegally obtained.

In some states, the permission is presumed if the person is talking to you freely, so you are free to record anything that you are naturally hearing.

Answer 4

i am pretty sure in the US if you are involved in a conversation, there isn't a problem. the UK sorry, don't know their laws............I would hand it over to the officials (maybe talk to a lawyer first just to cover your butt).........um.......for sure you would want to make additional copies (just in case)