Digital testimony + live broadcast evidence is becoming increasingly common; Procedural error corrupts the file.
Video testimony (CMK article 180)
- The victim or witness should not come to the physical hearing.
- Witness identification + security precaution.
- The judge + prosecutor + defense + defendant sees.
Live broadcast evidence
- Risk of instant deletion; e-detection fast.
- Hash + timestamp.
- Witness + expert.
Frequently asked
Can foreign witnesses be heard via video?
Yes; Embassy or consulate environment with MLAT.
Live broadcast has been deleted; Is it reversible?
Platform log + Wayback additional evidence; alone is weak.
Cross-examination against digital testimony?
Same; The procedure does not change except for technological adaptation.
Relevant legislation
- TCK art.243 — Entering the information system (1-3 years + criminal money).
- TCK Article 244 — Preventing/disrupting system operation (1-5 years).
- TCK art.245 — Bank/credit card fraud (3-6 years).
- TCK art.158/1-f — Qualified fraud when the information system/bank/credit institution is the tool (3-10 years).
- CMK article 134 — Computer search, copying, seizure.