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Our researchers create unique, in depth briefing documents on topics of the day.
These briefings are research articles looking in-depth at a particular topic of the day.
Digital Forensics in UK Law Enforcement: Productivity, Pressure, and the Path Ahead
Digital forensics in UK law enforcement stands at a turning point. The National Audit Office’s 2025 Police Productivity report exposes rising digital demand, fragmented governance, and critical skills shortages. This briefing analyses the findings, links them to forensic capability and reform, and outlines how national standardisation could transform police productivity and justice outcomes.
Briefing: NAO “Overview of the Home Office 2024–25”
NAO’s Home Office 2024–25 overview highlights digital transformation and elevated risks for investigations. LEDS and HOB migrations, Hendon data-centre exit, and ESN delays affect evidence integrity and incident communications. Principal risks—cyber threats, data quality, and insider activity—demand stronger governance, forensic readiness, and skills. Recommendations: standardised toolsets, AI governance, immutable logging, dual-running comms, and whole-system cyber exercises across forces and departments.
Satellite Warfare – An Analysis
Space has become a critical domain for national security, commerce, and communication. As global satellite networks expand, so do the risks of interference, cyber intrusion, and orbital conflict. This analysis explores the balance between offence, defence, and digital forensics, highlighting the urgent need for resilience, forensic readiness, and international cooperation in securing space infrastructure.
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