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- English
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Evidence: Law and Context
About this book
Evidence: Law and Context explains the key concepts of evidence law in England and Wales clearly and concisely, set against the backdrop of the broader political and theoretical contexts. The book focuses on the essential topics commonly found on Evidence courses, covering both criminal evidence and civil evidence. Taking a contextual approach, the authors show how wider policy debates and societal trends have impacted upon the recent evolution of the law, helping to explain how and why the law has developed.
The sixth edition has been revised to include: the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), and updates on previous statistics on the increase in the use of 'show pleas,' false confessions, and miscarriages of justice, alongside a comparative perspective on how the American criminal practice has evolved along a parallel line. Learning points summarise the major principles and rules covered and practical examples are used throughout the text to give better understanding as to how the technical rules are applied in practice. Self-test questions are included in the book, helping students to test their understanding and prepare for assessment.
Well written, clear, and with a logical structure throughout, it contains all the information necessary for any undergraduate evidence law module.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Endorsements
- Half-Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- About the Authors
- Preface
- List of figures and tables
- Table of statutes
- Table of statutory instruments
- Table of international instruments
- Table of codes of practice, guidance and practice directions
- Table of Cases
- 1 Introduction: Basic Concepts
- 2 The Adversarial Trial
- 3 The Burden and Standard of Proof
- 4 Witnesses I: Competency, Compellability, and Oath Taking
- 5 Witnesses II: Vulnerable Witnesses
- 6 Witnesses III: Examination and Cross-Examination
- 7 The Privilege against Self-Incrimination and the Right to Silence
- 8 Confession Evidence
- 9 Improperly Obtained Evidence
- 10 Suspect Evidence: Corroboration and Identification
- 11 Character Evidence
- 12 Hearsay Evidence
- 13 Opinion Evidence
- 14 Public Interest Immunity
- Index