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Criminal Evidence in Hong Kong, 3rd Edition

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

Author: Andrew Bruce; Gerard McCoy
Publisher: LexisNexis Hong Kong
ISBN: 9780409997583
Published In: Subscription-type (Contents updated periodically)
Format: Loose-leaf + Online Contents
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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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™

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

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

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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

“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