Law Evidence

The Modern Law of Evidence, 15th Edition

Edited by Adrian Keane · Paul McKeown
Oxford University Press May 2024

Specifications

ISBN-13
9780198903802
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication
May 2024
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

The best-selling evidence textbook: clear, direct, and complete. The Modern Law of Evidence is an engaging and authoritative guide that provides concise and focused analysis of the theory behind the law as well as its practical application, with an emphasis on current debates.

Key Features:

  • Provides an examination of the theory behind the law as well as its practical application, encouraging analytical thought on key debates
  • In-depth coverage of key topics found on evidence modules for any student studying for academic or professional qualifications

New to this edition:

  • Covers all significant developments, including Jones v Birmingham City Council in relation to the civil standard of proof; R v W on the importance of the demeanour of witnesses; R v Inglis on the admissibility of multiple hearsay; Henderson v Ross on waver of privilege; R v AAM on the admissibility of evidence of coercive and controlling behaviour; and many more
  • Draws on a wealth of new academic articles and other works of scholarship

Digital formats and resources:

The fifteenth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, including on Law Trove. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support.

Table of Contents

1: Introduction
2: Preliminaries
3: Evidence obtained by illegal or unfair means
4: The burden and standard of proof
5: Witnesses
6: Examination-in-chief
7: Cross-examination and re-examination
8: Corroboration and care warnings
9: Documentary and real evidence
10: Hearsay in criminal cases
11: Hearsay admissible by statute in civil proceedings
12: Hearsay admissible at common law
13: Confessions
14: Statutory inferences from an accused's silence or conduct
15: Evidence of character: evidence of character in civil cases
16: Evidence of character: evidence of the good character of the accused
17: Evidence of character: evidence of bad character in criminal cases
18: Opinion evidence
19: Public policy
20: Privilege
21: Judgments as evidence of the facts upon which they were based
22: Proof of facts without evidence

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