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A concise guide to the law of evidence in Scotland
Now in its fourth edition, this is an invaluable study guide for students of Scots Law, showing how the law of evidence operates within Scotland. Providing up-to-date, concise and comprehensive coverage of the law of evidence in Scotland, it is the ideal text for students who come new to the subject and for those preparing for exams in Scotland.
Whether for the student or practitioner, this guide offers an excellent resource for those wishing to refresh or update their knowledge according to the latest statutes. Summary sections of Essential Facts and Essential Cases allow readers to rapidly grasp and remember the key elements of the subject.
Key Features
. Full coverage of the core aspects of a university Evidence course
. Updated to include case law developments since the last edition
. Takes account of the Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2014, the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 and changes made to the law on vulnerable witnesses by the Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014
James Chalmers is Regius Professor of Law at the University of Glasgow. He is the co-author of Walker and Walker: The Law of Evidence in Scotland (4th edition, 2015).
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List of contents
Table of Cases; Table of Statutes; 1. Introduction and Overview; 2. Burdens and Standards of Proof; 3. Presumptions; 4. Sufficiency of Evidence: The Corroboration Rule; 5. The Rule Against Hearsay; 6. The "Best Evidence" Rule; 7. Confessions and Statements Against Interest; 8. Improperly Obtained Real and Documentary Evidence; 9. Character and Collateral Evidence; 10. Privilege; 11. Opinion Evidence; 12. Judicial Knowledge; 13. Judicial Admissions; 14. Res Judicata; 15. Specialties of Witnesses; 16. The Conduct of a Trial or Proof; Index.
Summary
Previous editions published with title: Evidence.
