Criminal Evidence and Procedure: An Introduction 5th ed

Author: Alastair N. Brown
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 9781399549936

Previous Edition ISBN: 9781474494663
Published In: March 2026
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Scotland ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

RM284.31

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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.

Preface

Table of Statutes

Table of Orders, Rules and Regulations

Table of International Materials

Table of Cases

1. ABSOLUTE BASICS

2. JURISDICTION

3. THE PROSECUTION OF CRIME

4. INVESTIGATION OF CRIME

5. PETITION PROCEDURE

6. BAIL

7. SOLEMN PROCEEDINGS FROM PETITION TO PRELIMINARY HEARING OR FIRST DIET