On Digital Evidence And Its Application In Litigation

In this digital age, digital information impacts every corner of the world including the legal field . Digital evidence is a new product with its unique form contrasting to traditional evidence. There are much to be learned especially its function in litigation . Although there are some researches and laws on digital evidence abroad, it is still a new and complex project for all nations especially for our China.It is a problem more of legislation and judicial system than a economical and technological development. Under such a context, the essay makes an explore on the exact definition ,the value and admissibility of the digital evidence . It concludes that digital evidence should be listed as an independent evidence form in our evidence system and regulated by the special rules accordingly.