Law of Evidence

A clear and accessible introduction, enhanced with case and material extracts and visual aids.

Sommario

1. Introduction to the law of evidence; 2. Preliminary issues; 3. Burden of proof; 4. Silence; 5. Confession evidence; 6. Illegally and improperly obtained evidence; 7. Hearsay; 8. Character evidence; 9. Witnesses; 10. Trial procedure and witness testimony; 11. Corroboration and identification evidence; 12. Opinion and expert evidence; 13. Disclosure and public interest immunity; 14. Privilege and public interest immunity.

Info autore

Nicola Monaghan is Principal Lecturer in Law at Greenwich School of Management, London.

Riassunto

Combining straightforward explanation with scholarly analysis, Law of Evidence covers the full syllabus of evidence courses with clarity and depth. Student learning is supported by extracts and discussion of judgments, statutes and academic literature, as well as numerous visual aids. A companion website includes regular updates to the text.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Nicola Monaghan, Nicola (Coventry University) Monaghan, Monaghan Nicola
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 26.03.2015
• EAN: 9781107604612
• ISBN: 978-1-107-60461-2
• Pagine: 528
• Categorie: Libri scolastici > Corsi per adulti / università popolare; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Diritto > Altro; England, Wales, Law, Criminal law & procedure, LAW / Evidence, Criminal procedure, Criminal Procedure: Law Of Evidence