Proof: Canadian Rules of Evidence 5th Edition

Author: Paul Atkinson
Publisher: LexisNexis Canada
ISBN: 9780433514343

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780433495703
Published In: July 2021
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Canada ? Disclaimer:
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Evidence law can be complex and daunting for those being introduced to the subject for the first time, as well as for those who navigate and apply the rules in practice. Proof – Canadian Rules of Evidence, 5th Edition, specifically written for non-lawyers working in the justice system and students pursuing a law-related career, explains the rules and principles of evidence, and analyzes the interaction between statutes and case reports that determine our evidence laws. This text also includes self-test questions to assist the reader in assessing their understanding and knowledge of evidence principles.

This fifth edition contains the most recent provincial Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada cases on rulings relating to the use of evidence. This text explains search and seizure rules, exceptions to the hearsay rule, similar fact evidence, and the admissibility of evidence obtained by warrantless searches.

Helps in determining what kinds of evidence are admissible; how evidence should be gathered and organized; and understanding rules on search and seizure
Analyses and discusses seminal court cases in regards to evidentiary rulings
Provides a succinct overview of the Canadian justice system
Explains the sources of the rules of evidence, and analyses the interaction between statutes and case reports that determine the rules of evidence
Refers to the latest Charter cases, and decisions addressing character evidence, informer privilege and hearsay, and the criteria for holding separate trials for multiple charges
Includes self-test questions after each chapter to assist students in assessing their level of understanding and knowledge of evidence principles
Contains a glossary of terms featuring key phrases

What’s New In This Edition:

The most recent provincial Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada cases on rulings relating to evidence
Content on cyber law
Issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including video testimony
Seminal Charter cases

Chapter 1: The Canadian Justice System and the Most Basic Evidence Concepts

Chapter 2: Evidence Statutes

Chapter 3: Court Cases You’ll Need to Know

Chapter 4: Witnesses

Chapter 5: Opinion Evidence and Experts

Chapter 6: Character and Similar Fact Evidence

Chapter 7: Hearsay

Chapter 8: Admissions, Confessions and Charter Protections Against Self-Incrimination

Chapter 9: Search and Seizure and Section 8 of the Charter

Chapter 10: Other Charter Rights and Remedies

Chapter 11: Gathering and Organizing Evidence

Chapter 12: Some Parting Tips For Investigators, Advocates and Witnesses