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November 22, 2023
MPs Nadia Whittome and Kim Johnson, plus figures including Shami Chakrabarti and Annie Mac, support Art Not Evidence campaign against contentious use of lyrics
August 31, 2023
The latest instalment of Law, Schooled follows The Guardian editorial discussing the use of music lyrics and recordings being used to build evidence in criminal cases going to trial
July 30, 2023
<strong>Editorial:</strong> The use of lyrics, music videos and audio recordings in court to prosecute people raises issues of prejudice and free expression
June 21, 2023
<strong>Exclusive</strong>: Crown Prosecution Service claims no one is convicted solely via lyrics, but shocking new research finds juries being shown music and dance as evidence of guilt
January 26, 2022
Research shows more and more court cases involve "creative expression" used as evidence
January 19, 2022
The campaign responds to a rise in cases of rap lyrics used as evidence in criminal trials
January 13, 2021
BBC News By Steve Swann image captionDrill rap videos are increasingly being used as evidence in trials Drill music has captured headlines since it started to emerge in the UK in 2012. With its often provocative lyrics, its been blamed by police for fuelling violence. It is also increasingly being used as evidence in trials with courts hearing allegations it incites gang rivalries. But some defence lawyers and academics say it stops defendants - often young black men - getting a fair trial. T...