Unlocking evidence

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Singh Landa, Charanjit (Author), Ramjohn, Mohamed (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge , c2013
Edition:2nd ed
Series:Unlocking the law
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. An introduction to the substantive law of evidence
  • 2. The law of evidence: the burdens and standards of proof
  • 3. Testimony of witnesses
  • 4. The disclosure of evidence and protection from disclosure: privilege and public interest immunity
  • 5. Silence: the effect on an accusation
  • 6. Course of trial
  • 7. Hearsay: the exclusionary rule
  • 8. Hearsay: admissibility in criminal cases
  • 9. Hearsay: civil cases
  • 10. Confessions and evidence obtained unlawfully
  • 11. Evidence of bad character in criminal proceedings
  • 12. Admissibility of bad character evidence of witnesses and defendants
  • 13. Corroboration, lies, care warnings and identification evidence
  • 14. Opinion, documentary and real evidence