Scottish Evidence Law Essentials 6th Edition

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Scottish Evidence Law Essentials 6th Edition

By James Chalmers
Edinburgh University Press January 2024

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ISBN-13
9781399519816
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Publication
January 2024
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
Scotland ? Countri(es) for reference only

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A concise guide to the law of evidence in Scotland.

  • Covers everything you need to know for your Scots law evidence course
  • Updated to take account of case law developments since the last edition
  • Covers both criminal and civil evidence, including the latest case law and statutory developments

Now in its sixth edition, this is an invaluable study guide for students of Scots Law, showing how the law of evidence operates within Scotland. Providing up-to-date, concise and comprehensive coverage of the law of evidence, it is the ideal text for students new to the subject and for those preparing for exams in Scotland.

Whether you are a student or a practitioner, this guide offers an excellent resource for those wishing to refresh or update their knowledge according to the latest statutes.

Summary sections of Essential Facts and Essential Cases allow readers to rapidly grasp and remember the key elements of the subject.

Table of Contents

Table of Cases
Table of Statutes

Introduction and Overview
Burdens and Standards of Proof
Presumptions
Sufficiency of Evidence: the Corroboration Rule
The Rule Against Hearsay
The 'Best Evidence Rule
Confessions and Statements Against Interest
Improperly Obtained Real and Documentary Evidence
Character and Collateral Evidence
Privilege
Opinion Evidence
Judicial Knowledge
Judicial Admissions
Res Judicata
Specialities of Witnesses
The Conduct of a Trial or Proof

Index
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