The Evidentiary Value of Audio and Video Recording under Yemeni Law

recording as means of proof under Yemeni law, in light of rapid technological development and the emergence of modern methods for proving rights before courts. The study aims to clarify the position of Yemeni legislation regarding these means and to analyze the extent to which they can be relied upon as evidence, while observing legal, constitutional, and Islamic legal safeguards.

The research adopts an analytical approach and is structured into an introduction and two chapters. The first chapter addresses the legal concept of recording and imaging, their types, and the legal basis for their evidentiary value, with reference to the positions of Islamic jurisprudence and positive law on modern means of proof. The second chapter discusses the legal and procedural safeguards governing the admissibility of recording and imaging as evidence, including the legality of obtaining the evidence, its technical integrity, and the discretionary authority of the judge in assessing its probative value.

The study concludes that Yemeni legislation lacks explicit and comprehensive regulation concerning the evidentiary value of audio and video recordings, leading to divergent judicial approaches. It also finds that the admissibility of such evidence is subject to respecting privacy and constitutional rights. The research recommends legislative intervention to regulate digital evidence through clear legal provisions and precise safeguards that balance justice and technological advancement