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Evidence: Text & Materials 2nd Revised edition


Evidence: Text & Materials 2nd Revised edition

Paperback by Durston, Gregory (Reader, University of Kingston)

Evidence: Text & Materials

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ISBN:
9780199583607
Publication Date:
24 Mar 2011
Edition/language:
2nd Revised edition / English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Pages:
680 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 27 May - 1 Jun 2024
Evidence: Text & Materials

Description

Evidence: Text & Materials provides a 'one-stop', readily accessible resource for students studying the law of evidence. It offers an exceptionally clear and lucid presentation of the law, effectively introducing and guiding students through this challenging and stimulating subject. Interwoven with the author's incisive explanatory commentary are extracts from key cases, essential articles, and academic books. Exposure to these materials will help the student to develop a truly in-depth undersanding of the key principles of the law of evidence, and a keen awareness of how these principles are applied in modern practice. Particular attention is paid to the major developments and judgments that have transformed this subject in recent years. The author uses clear language throughout, in order to ensure the explanation of the law is as clear as possible . A range of textual features encouragie the reader to engage with the subject. This exciting and innovative book is the ideal companion for students studying evidence on the LLB, LPC or BPTC. Online Resource Centre This book is supported by an Online Resource Centre, which contains the following: - Regular updates to the text - A helpful list of web links - A glossary of key terms - Guidance on answering some of the problem questions posed in the book

Contents

1. Introduction to the law of evidence ; 2. Judicial discretion ; 3. The burden and standard of proof ; 4. Presumptions ; 5. Character evidence ; 6. Hearsay evidence ; 7. Confession evidence and related matters ; 8. Competence and compellability ; 9. The course of the evidence: examination in chief ; 10. The course of the evidence: cross-examination and re-examination ; 11. Opinion evidence ; 12. Corroboration and identification evidence ; 13. Public interest immunity ; 14. Privilege

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