Full Description
A superbly clear, direct, and detailed explanation of the rules that underpin the law of evidence. The Modern Law of Evidence is a lucid, engaging, and authoritative guide to this fascinating area of study. Straightforward and practical in approach, it also provides concise and focused analysis of the theory behind the law, with an emphasis on recent discussion and current debates. The Modern Law of Evidence is an ideal text for undergraduate and postgraduate students, including students studying on the Bar Professional Training Course and Legal Practice Course. It is also an authoritative reference point for practitioners and judges, having been cited with approval by appellate courts in the UK and Commonwealth.
Contents
12: Preliminaries3: Evidence obtained by illegal or unfair means4: The burden and standard of proof5: Witnesses6: Examination-in-chief7: Cross-examination and re-examination8: Corroboration and care warnings9: Visual and voice identification10: Documentary and real evidence11: Hearsay in criminal cases12: Hearsay admissible by statute in civil proceedings13: Hearsay admissible at common law14: Confessions15: Adverse inferences from an accused>'s silence or conduct16: Evidence of character: evidence of character in civil cases17: Evidence of character: evidence of the good character of the accused18: Evidence of character: evidence of bad character in criminal cases19: Experts and opinion evidence20: Public policy21: Privilege22: Judgments as evidence of the facts upon which they were based23: Proof of facts without evidence
