Susan Hornsby-Geluk: The trouble with secret recordingsSUPPLIED Susan Hornsby-Geluk warns recordings can erode trust and confidence. OPINION: Claims of a secret recording brought a brutal end to the political career of Parliament's youngest MP, Todd Barclay. READ MORE:* Police reopen investigation into Todd Barclay* Todd Barclay's sister defends disgraced MP* MP Todd Barclay goes but PM Bill English still trying to find his footingThings then got worse for Barclay when a statement provided by English to the Police was released by his office. However, just because a secret recording may have been lawfully obtained does not automatically mean it will be admissible. Bosman's case nicely illustrates the legal and practical issues that can arise with secret recordings.

Source: Stuff July 04, 2017 02:15 UTC