The Law of Evidence, 4th edition

Evidence

The Law of Evidence, 4th Edition

By Professor Ian Dennis
Sweet & Maxwell U.K._ July 2010

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ISBN-13
9781847038562
Publisher
Sweet & Maxwell U.K._
Publication
July 2010
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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The fourth edition of this successful textbook provides thorough analysis of the law of evidence, while placing the subject within its theoretical context..

 

  • Analyses the law of evidence, while placing the subject within its theoretical context
  • Presents the information in a logical structure following on from the introduction of the basic concepts through to the exclusionary rules of the law of evidence
  • Offers an integrated approach to evidence which includes essential doctrinal analysis
  • Takes account of evidence theory, psychological research on information processing and retrieval, socio-legal work on police investigations, and jury research projects

 

"It really does explain the intricacies of trials and procedures that exceed our basic knowledge from the first year. Surprisingly easy to understand which is a huge relief!" Customer Review, Amazon.co.uk

Table of Contents

  • Part one: Understanding evidence: The foundations of law
  • An introduction to the law of evidence
  • The aims of the law of evidence
  • Relevance and admissibility
  • Facts and fact-finding
  • Part two: Obtaining evidence: Pre-trial procedures and the regulation of access
  • The privilege against self-incrimination and the right to silence
  • Confessions
  • Identification evidence
  • Evidence obtained by illegal or unfair means
  • Disclosure and immunity
  • Legal profession privilege
  • Part three: adducing evidence: Trial procedures and the principles of proof
  • Burden and standard of proof
  • Forms of proof and alternatives to proof
  • Witnesses
  • Examination of witnesses
  • Vulnerable and suspect witnesses
  • Part four: Using evidence: The scope and limits of exclusionary rules
  • The scope and rationale of the hearsay rule
  • The hearsay rule: Exceptions and reforms
  • Evidence of character and other misconduct
  • Cross-examination of the accused
  • Opinion and expert evidence

 

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