Criminal Evidence and Procedure: An Introduction 5th ed

A practical guide to the conduct of criminal cases.

• Written clearly, with the needs of those coming new to the subject very much in mind
• Centred around The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, as amended
• Covers procedure in the general order in which steps occur in prosecutions
• Deals with solemn and summary procedure together as far as possible
• Addresses matters of evidence as they become relevant to the topics being dealt with

Whether you are a student of Scots Law coming to criminal evidence and procedure as part of your LLB law degree, or as part of your Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, or a practitioner needing a quick reference guide, this textbook covers all of the essentials.

Alastair N Brown draws on his extensive experience in practice to present a clear and up-to-date overview of the subject, taking into account the new decisions issued by the High Court of Justiciary and Sheriff Appeal Court which have shed light on key aspects of criminal evidence and procedure; the Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023 and the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill; and reflecting the changes made in relation to what constitutes corroboration by the High Court in Reference by His Majesty’s Advocate v CLB 2023 SCCR 340.