A succint and easily digestible introduction, this is the ideal text for students who find evidence a challenging subject.
Though concise, this book offers probing discussion of topical or complex areas, ensuring that it remains a stimulating companion to a student's course of study.
The author's engaging writing style sustains the interest of the reader at all times.
Each chapter begins with a useful summary of its contents, enabling easy navigation of the text, and ends with self-test questions to check understanding and stimulate analysis.
New to this edition
All material of the previous edition has been fully updated to reflect changes in the field.
Significant new coverage of hearsay evidence, including R v. Horncastle and Al-Khawaja v. UK.
A fresh look at 'Low Template' DNA evidence, with consideration of R v. Reed.
New commentary on expert witnesses' immunity from suit and coverage of the replacement of Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Act 2008 by Coroners and Justice Act.
The Core Text Series takes the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing a reliable and invaluable guide for students of law at all levels. Written by leading academics and renowned for their clarity, these concise texts explain the intellectual challenges of each area of the law.
Munday's Evidence provides students with a succinct yet thought-provoking, introduction to all of the key areas covered on undergraduate law of evidence courses. Vibrant and engaging, this book sets out to demystify a traditionally intimidating area of law. Probing analysis of the issues, both historical and current, ensures that this text contains a thorough exploration of the 'core' of the subject.
Readership: Undergraduates studying an optional module on Evidence, and postgraduates studying evidence as part of a vocational course. Practitioners wishing to reacquaint themselves with the law of evidence may also find this text useful.
