The law of evidence

1. An introduction to the law of evidence -- 2. The aims of the law of evidence -- 3. Relevance and admissibility -- 4. Facts and factfinding -- 5. The privilege against self-incrimination and the right to silence -- 6. Confessions -- 7. Identification evidence -- 8. Evidence obtained by illegal or...

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1. Verfasser: Dennis, Ian H. (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:eng
Veröffentlicht: London Sweet & Maxwell 2020
London Thomson Reuters 2020
Ausgabe:Seventh edition
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Zusammenfassung:1. An introduction to the law of evidence -- 2. The aims of the law of evidence -- 3. Relevance and admissibility -- 4. Facts and factfinding -- 5. The privilege against self-incrimination and the right to silence -- 6. Confessions -- 7. Identification evidence -- 8. Evidence obtained by illegal or unfair means -- 9. Disclosure and immunity -- 10. Legal professional privilege -- 11. Burden and standard of proof -- 12. Forms of proof and alternatives to proof -- 13. Witnesses -- 14. Examination of witnesses -- 15. Vulnerable and suspect witnesses -- 16. Hearsay at common law and in civil proceedings -- 17. The modern law of hearsay in criminal cases -- Character and credibility: an overview -- 19. Evidence of bad character in criminal cases -- 20. Opinion and expert evidence.
Provides a thorough analysis of the law of evidence, while placing the subject within its context. Explains the intricacies of the law while still remaining easy to understand
Beschreibung:cxiii, 931 Seiten
24 cm
ISBN:9780414075597
978-0-414-07559-7
0414075595
0-414-07559-5