Beschreibung:
Raymond Emson
From DNA profiling to consideration of the accused's previous conduct, the law of evidence is a fascinating amalgam of logic, common sense, philosophy and tactics. Evidence explains the fundamentals and looks at the principles behind it.
A clear and concise guide to the law of evidence which explains the fundamentals of the law and outlines the context in which it operates
IntroductionPreliminariesRelevance and AdmissibilityProof and PresumptionsThe Hearsay RuleThe TrialPrivilegeInferences from SilenceConfessions (and Informal Admissions)Evidence Obtained by Unlawful or Unfair MeansSafeguards against Unreliability and ErrorOpinion EvidenceExceptions to the Hearsay RuleHearsay in Civil ProceedingsThe Accused's CharacterExtraneous Sexual BehaviourDisclosure and Public Interest Immunity.