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Criminal Evidence in Hong Kong, 3rd Edition (Looseleaf Volumes + One Year Subscription to Online Contents and Updates in Print)

Edited by Andrew Bruce · Gerard McCoy
LexisNexis Hong Kong

Specifications

ISBN-13
9780409997583
Publisher
LexisNexis Hong Kong
Format
Loose-leaf + Online Contents
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Criminal Evidence in Hong Kong provides a cohesive and interesting perspective on the substantive law in relation to the principles of evidence in criminal cases in Hong Kong, and its application in both Hong Kong and other jurisdictions

This single-binder looseleaf work covers the fundamental principles of evidence which includes the different standards of proof, admissibility of the various types of evidences, the rules regulating witnesses, hearsay rules, their exceptions, and other evidentiary principles. The text is written in a reader-friendly and concise manner, with in-depth discussion and analysis of its consideration and application in judicial decisions.

 

Providing answers to questions of law and fact, with a flip of a page, a click of a mouse,  or a swipe on your screen

Keep abreast of the latest developments

Stay up to date with the latest decisions and changing regulations across multiple jurisdictions, with content updated on a bi-monthly basis.

An authoritative voice

Highly regarded content written by experts in the field, and have been cited in over a hundred Hong Kong judgments and academic discussions.

Advise with confidence

Equip yourself with the most obvious to the most obscure principles, cases, and points of law, and its application in various jurisdictions.

A streamlined research experience

Alphabetically indexed Table of Cases, Table of Legislation and comprehensive subject index  provides a systematic research experience and optimises relevant search results.

 
 

Updates: The content is updated 4 times a year to accommodate new cases, legislative changes as well as updates in the practice and procedure in this area of law.

Format: Looseleaf set (1 binder), Lexis Advance® Hong Kong & Lexis Red™

Table of Contents

  • Introductory Matters
  • Facts Which Need Not be Proved
  • Burden and Standard of Proof
  • The Rule Against Hearsay
  • Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule: Admissions and Confessions by the Accused
  • Other Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule
  • Privilege and Disclosure
  • Admissibility of Evidence of Misconduct or Bad Character of the Accused
  • Witnesses
  • The Examination of Witnesses
  • Identification
  • Documentary Evidence
  • Confirmatory evidence
  • Evidence After Conviction

About the Author

Andrew Bruce SC, BA, LLB (Australia National University); formerly Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecution, Department of Justice, Hong Kong; Queen's Counsel for Hong Kong; Senior Counsel for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Previous author

Gerard McCoy SBS, QC, SC, BA, LLB (Victoria), MSc (Canterbury); Barrister of the Supreme Court of Hong Kong; Barrister of the High Court of New Zealand; Barrister of the Supreme Court of Victoria; Barrister of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and of Middle Temple

Reviews

“The authors are to be commended on their organization of the material and its succinct presentation of the rules and authorities. The publication will be seen by many as the way to commence research on points of law which may be obscured in some of the larger or more theoretical texts.” – Malayan Law Review

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