| Edition |
11th ed. |
| Description |
lx, 709 p. ; 25 cm. |
| Note |
12th ed.- cataloged as a serial in LC. DLC |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The language of the law of evidence -- The judicial function in the law of evidence -- The burden and standard of proof -- Character evidence I : character evidence generally; in civil cases; evidence of good character -- Character evidence II : evidence of bad character -- The rule against hearsay I : scope and working of the rule -- The rule against hearsay II : common law and statutory exceptions -- The rule against hearsay III : admissions and confessions -- The rule against hearsay IV : the accused's denials and silence -- Opinion evidence -- Previous judgments as evidence -- Public interest immunity and privilege I : public interest immunity -- Public interest immunity and privilege II : privilege -- Witnesses : competence and compellability; oaths and affirmations -- Examination in chief -- Cross-examination and beyond -- Corroboration and suspect witness warnings -- Documentary and real evidence -- Proof without evidence. |
| Subject |
Evidence, Criminal -- Great Britain.
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Evidence (Law) -- Great Britain.
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| ISBN |
0199561125 (acid-free paper) |
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