Subjects:

Evidence

Contents:

Preface

Table of cases

Table of statutes

Table of rules

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. Character evidence I: character evidence generally

in civil cases

evidence of good character

6. Character evidence II: evidence of bad character

7. The rule against hearsay I: scope and working of the rule

8. The rule against hearsay II: common law and statutory exceptions

9. The rule against hearsay III: admissions and confessions

10. The rule against hearsay IV: the accused's denials and silence

11. Opinion evidence

12. Previous judgements as evidence

13. Public interest immunity and privilege I: public interest immunity

14. Public interest immunity and privilege II: privilege

15. Witnesses

competence and compellability

oaths and affirmations

16. Examination in chief

17. Cross-examination and beyond

18. Corroboration and suspect witness warnings

19. Documentary and real evidence

20. Proof without evidence

formal admissions

judicial notice

presumptions

21. The Queen v Coke

The Queen v Littleton

Blackstone v Coke

Index

Murphy on Evidence is now firmly established as a leading text for use on law degrees and vocational courses. Frequently consulted by judges and practitioners, it has come to be regarded as a work of authority throughout the common law world. It bridges the gap between the academic and practical treatment of the law of evidence containing both a comprehensive academic analysis of the law and a wealth of practical information about how the law is applied in the courtroom.

The tenth edition will be fully revised to deal with the many significant changes that have taken place since the publication of the last edition.

New to this edition:-

• Fully updated throughout, with emphasis on coverage of judicial development of the hearsay and character evidence provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 2003.