Nutshells Evidence 6th ed

Subjects:

Student Revision Aids

Contents:

Burden and standard of proof

Competence and compellability

Corroboration and supporting evidence, identification evidence and lies told by the accused

The accused’s right of silence

Examination, cross-examination and re-examination of witnesses

Evidence of opinion

Privilege and public interest immunity

The rule against hearsay: the common law

Civil Evidence Act 1995

Confessions

Statutory exceptions to the hearsay rule in criminal proceedings (other than confessions)

Similar fact evidence

Evidence of character.

Nutshells Evidence is an essential revision and starter guide:-

• Presents the essentials in clear and straightforward language, explaining the basic principles
• Incorporates colour to help distinguish cases and legislation and aid ease of use
• Breaks the text down into bite-size chunks and includes bullets where appropriate to aid navigation, assimilation and retention of information
• Opens each chapter with a short introduction to outline the key concepts covered and condense complex and important information
• Closes each chapter with a checklist to enable students to check that all the learning needs have been met
• Provides a model question with answer plan at the end of each chapter to enable students to fully prepared for both exam and essay questions
• Includes diagrams throughout to illustrate difficult concepts
• Places important key definitions and statutory provisions in boxes to help highlight the key points to remember
• Contains a host of useful tools including tables of cases and statutes, a list of examination tips, and a list of useful web resources