ABSTRACT

Practical Guide to Evidence provides a clear and readable account of the law of evidence, acknowledging the importance of arguments about facts and principles as well as rules.

This fifth edition has been revised and updated to address recent changes in the law and debates on controversial topics such as surveillance and human rights. Coverage of expert evidence has also been expanded to include forensic evidence, bringing the text right up-to-date.

Including enhanced pedagogical support such as chapter summaries, further reading advice and self-test exercises, this leading textbook can be used on both undergraduate and professional courses.

chapter 1|38 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|12 pages

Development and current objectives

chapter 3|10 pages

Documentary and real evidence

chapter 4|20 pages

Facts not requiring proof

chapter 5|16 pages

Competence and compellability

chapter 6|44 pages

The course of testimony

chapter 8|16 pages

The rule against hearsay

chapter 9|36 pages

Hearsay exceptions

chapter 10|24 pages

Hazardous evidence

chapter 11|62 pages

Confessions and improperly obtained evidence

chapter 12|56 pages

Character evidence

chapter 13|20 pages

Opinion evidence

chapter 14|24 pages

Judicial fi ndings as evidence

chapter 15|26 pages

Privilege and public interest immunity