Nutshells : evidence

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Stockdale, Michael (Author), Jackson, A. [ (Adam)] (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Thomson Reuters , c2011
Edition:6th ed
Series:Nutshells
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Burden and standard of proof
  • 2. Competence and compellability
  • 3. Corroboration, unreliable witnesses, identification evidence and lies told by the accused
  • 4. The accuser's right of silence
  • 5. Examination, cross-examination and re-examination of witnesses
  • 6. Evidence of opinion
  • 7. Privilege and public interest immunity
  • 8. Estoppels by record and the use of previous convictions and judicial findings as evidence of the facts upon which they were based
  • 9. The Hearsay Rule and its common law exceptions in criminal proceedings
  • 10. Civil evidence act 1995
  • 11. Confessions and improperly obtained evidence
  • 12. Statutory exceptions to the Hearsay Rule in criminal proceedings (other than confessions)
  • 13. Evidence of character
  • 14. Handy hints and useful websites