Overview

Drawing on the authors' own extensive experience of practice at the Bar, Evidence provides an excellent introduction to the essential principles underpinning the law of evidence in both civil and criminal litigation. Adopting a highly practical approach to the subject, the manual examines not only the key principles of evidence but also considers their application in practice equipping the trainee barrister with the ability to apply their knowledge during pupillage. Realistic examples, problems, case studies, questions, and diagrams are featured throughout, enhancing the pragmatic approach of the manual and ensuring that the reader develops a full understanding of the laws governing the use of evidence in both civil and criminal proceedings. Evidence is essential reading for all trainee barristers, and is also a useful source of reference for junior practitioners wishing to refresh their knowledge of the rules of evidence applicable during litigation.

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Author:   James Griffiths
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Edition:   15th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 20.80cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 29.20cm
Weight:   0.778kg
ISBN:  

9780199594078

ISBN 10:   0199594074
Pages:   344
Publication Date:   12 August 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780199657346
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

1. Fundamentals of evidence; 2. Burden and standard of proof; 3. Presumptions; 4. Witnesses; 5. Corroboration and suspect witnesses; 6. Examination-in-chief; 7. Cross-examination and re-examination; 8. Character evidence: civil proceedings; 9. Character evidence: the defendant in criminal proceedings; 10. Character evidence: persons other than the defendant in criminal proceedings; 11. The rule against hearsay: defining hearsay; 12. Hearsay evidence in civil proceedings; 13. Hearsay evidence in criminal proceedings; 14. Confessions and illegally or improperly obtained evidence; 15. Lies and silence; 16. Identification evidence; 17. Opinion evidence; 18. Judgments as evidence of the facts on which they are based; 19. Privilege and public policy

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James Griffiths is a Barrister and Senior Lecturer at The City Law School.

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