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: evidence of good character

6. Character evidence II: evidence of bad character

7. The rule against hearsay I: Common law principles and exceptions

8. The rule against hearsay II: Admissions and confessions

9. The rule against hearsay III: The accused's denials and silence

10. The rule against hearsay IV: statutory rules

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

21. The Queen v Coke

The Queen v Littleton

Blackstone v Coke

Index

Out Of Print

This ninth edition has been fully revised to deal with the many significant changes that have taken place since the publication of the last edition. In particular, this edition deals with the evidential provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and the Sexual Offences Act 2003. The former has produced profound changes in the law of hearsay and character evidence, and has affected the law in other important areas.

Among the many new cases dealt with are Johnstone and Attorney-General's Reference (No.1 of 2004) ; Jones and Petkar; Ashworth Hospital Authority v. MGN Ltd ; Elleray; R (CPS) v. Bolton Magistrates' Court and Mawdesley v. Chief Constable of Cheshire Constabulary; Alkaitis; Z (confessions, meaning of 'adverse'); Collins, Webber and Knight.