Evidence

Evidence in Criminal Trials

Edited by Liz Heffernan · Una Ní Raifeartaigh
Bloomsbury Professional (formerly Tottel Publishing) February 2014

Specifications

ISBN-13
9781780434209
Publisher
Bloomsbury Professional (formerly Tottel Publishing)
Publication
February 2014
Format
Hardback , 860 pages
Jurisdiction
Ireland ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Evidence in Criminal Trials is a new Irish legal title providing a comprehensive, dedicated examination of the subject and covers the vast majority of issues addressed in law school courses on evidence.

It is the only evidence title on the market that deals with international developments regarding criminal evidence and electronic disclosure and is written by one of the leading academics in this field, in conjunction with Úna Ní Raifeartaigh, one of the most renowned criminal barristers in the jurisdiction.

The law of evidence comprises the rules which govern the presentation of facts and proof in proceedings before a court. It is a subject of enormous importance to both practitioners and students.

Over the past 20-30 years, Irish law in this area has increasingly diverged from UK law, making UK texts decreasingly useful to Irish practitioners and students.

Contents includes:

Introduction:
The nature of evidence; The trial setting; The Constitution; The ECHR; Key evidentiary concepts; Means of proof; Burdens and standards of proof; International developments;

Disclosure:
Introduction; Material relied on as part of the prosecution case; Material not relied on as part of the prosecution case; Material in the possession of third parties; Procedural mechanisms; Electronic disclosure; Defence disclosure; The duty to seek out and preserve evidence;

Privilege:
Introduction; The privilege against self incrimination; Informer privilege; Public interest privilege; Private privileges;

Testimony:
Introduction; Examination-in-chief; Cross-examination; Re-examination; Special measures; Previous witness statements;

Particular Witnesses:
The accused; The spouse of the accused; Children; Complainants in trials for sexual offences; Children; Persons with cognitive impairment; Accomplices; Intimidated witnesses; Eyewitnesses; Heads of State and diplomats;

Expert Evidence:
Admissibility; Weight; The duties of the expert; The reliability of expert evidence; Governance and reform;

Custodial Statements and Silence:
The custodial setting; Constitutional rights; Statements; Silence;

Evidence Other than Testimony:
Introduction; Documentary evidence; Real evidence; Scientific and Technical Evidence; Surveillance evidence;

Hearsay:
Hearsay defined; Out of court statements; Probative purposes; Exceptions to the rule; The ECHR; Reform;

Unlawfully Obtained Evidence:
Introduction; The development of the exclusionary rule; Conscious and deliberate breach; Causative link; Extraordinary excusing circumstances; Illegally obtained evidence; Reform.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 
Chapter 2: Testimony 
Chapter 3: The Accused 
Chapter 4: Particular Categories of Witness 
Chapter 5: Hostile Witnesses and Previous Witness Statements 
Chapter 6: Expert Evidence 
Chapter 7: Hearsay 
Chapter 8: Unlawfully Obtained Evidence 
Chapter 9: Pre-Trial Interviews with Suspects 
Chapter 10: IDentification Evidence 
Chapter 11: Gathering and Disclosing Evidence 
Chapter 12: Privilege and Informers 

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