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Murphy on Evidence frames the law in its practical context. Suitable for both undergraduates and BPTC students, the text is supported by a wealth of online resources based around two fictional cases, bringing the law to life, and developing a clear contextual understanding of the subject.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- 1: Introduction to the law of evidence
- 2: The language of the law of evidence
- 3: The judicial function in the law of evidence
- 4: The burden and standard of proof
- 5: Proof without evidence
- 6: Witnesses: competence and compellability; oaths and affirmations
- 7: Examination-in-chief
- 8: Cross-examination and beyond
- 9: Corroboration and suspect witness warnings
- 10: The rule against hearsay I: Scope and working of the rule
- 11: The rule against hearsay II: Common law and statutory exceptions
- 12: The rule against hearsay III: Admissions and confessions
- 13: The rule against hearsay IV: The accused's denials and silence
- 14: Character evidence I: Character evidence generally; in civil cases; evidence of good character
- 15: Character evidence II: Evidence of bad character
- 16: Previous judgments as evidence
- 17: Opinion evidence
- 18: Public interest immunity and privilege I: Public interest immunity
- 19: Public interest immunity and privilege II: Privilege
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Richard Glover is Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Wolverhampton, and previously practised as a solicitor.
Zusammenfassung
Murphy on Evidence frames the law in its practical context. Suitable for both undergraduates and BPTC students, the text is supported by a wealth of online resources based around two fictional cases, bringing the law to life, and developing a clear contextual understanding of the subject.
