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Evidence, 3rd Edition

Evidence, 3rd Edition

Author: Andrew Choo
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199601158
Published In: April 2012
Format: Paperback , 480 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Provides a concise and lucid account of the key principles that underlie the law of evidence, helping students to develop a full, analytical understanding of the subject
The author's highly engaging and accessible writing style leads the students accurately and clearly through this complex subject
Accompanied by a helpful Online Resource Centre that provides regular updates to the text and web links for students

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Takes into account, and engages fully with, the major developments in the relevant case law, including R v Horncastle (UK Supreme Court) and Al-Khawaja and Tahery v UK (European Court of Human Rights; judgment of the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights pending)
Discusses the Law Commission's recent work on the admissibility of expert evidence in criminal proceedings, ensuring that students are up to date with the latest developments in this important area
Includes coverage of the reforms to the law on special measures for vulnerable and intimidated witnesses contained in the Coroners and Justice Act 2009

Choo's Evidence provides students with a lucid account of the core principles of the law of civil and criminal evidence in England and Wales, thus equipping them with a sound understanding of why the law has developed in the way that it has.

This clear and engaging text explores current debates and draws on different jurisdictions to achieve a fascinating mix of critical and thought-provoking analysis for students and practitioners of the law of evidence. Thorough consideration is given to all areas of contemporary concern, particularly the ongoing implications of the Human Rights At 1998 and the Criminal Justice Act 2003.

Online Resource Centre

Evidence is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre, which provides essential updates to the text and a helpful list of web links.

Readership: Undergraduate law students studying optional modules on the law of evidence, and trainee barristers studying the BPTC.

1.: Introduction
2.: Burden and standard of proof
3.: The course of evidence
4.: Confessions
5.: The right to silence and the privilege against self-incrimination
6.: Identification evidence
7.: Investigatory impropriety: violations of the ECHR and undercover police operations
8.: Public interest immunity and related matters
9.: Legal professional privilege
10.: Character evidence
11.: Hearsay evidence
12.: Expert evidence
13.: Witnesses
14.: Proof without evidence

Andrew Choo, Professor of English Law, Brunel University and Barrister, Matrix Chambers

Andrew Choo is Professor of English Law at Brunel University, London and a barrister at Matrix Chambers. He is a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Evidence and Proof.