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The Modern Law of Evidence 15th ed


ISBN13: 9780198903802
Previous Edition ISBN: 9780192855930
Published: May 2024
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: UK
Format: Paperback
Price: £47.99



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The best-selling evidence textbook: clear, direct, and complete. The Modern Law of Evidence is an engaging and authoritative guide that provides concise and focused analysis of the theory behind the law as well as its practical application, with an emphasis on current debates.

Key Features:

  • Provides an examination of the theory behind the law as well as its practical application, encouraging analytical thought on key debates
  • In-depth coverage of key topics found on evidence modules for any student studying for academic or professional qualifications

New to this edition:

  • Covers all significant developments, including Jones v Birmingham City Council in relation to the civil standard of proof; R v W on the importance of the demeanour of witnesses; R v Inglis on the admissibility of multiple hearsay; Henderson v Ross on waver of privilege; R v AAM on the admissibility of evidence of coercive and controlling behaviour; and many more
  • Draws on a wealth of new academic articles and other works of scholarship

Digital formats and resources:

The fifteenth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, including on Law Trove. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support.

Subjects:
Evidence
Contents:
1:Introduction
2:Preliminaries
3:The burden and standard of proof
4:Proof of facts without evidence
5:Documentary and real evidence
6:Witnesses
7:Examination-in-chief
8:Cross-examination and re-examination
9:Corroboration and care warnings
10:Visual and voice identification
11:Evidence obtained by illegal or unfair means
12:Hearsay in criminal cases
13:Hearsay admissible by statute in civil proceedings
14:Hearsay admissible at common law
15:Confessions
16:Adverse inferences from an accused's silence or conduct
17:Evidence of character: evidence of character in civil cases
18:Evidence of character: evidence of the good character of the accused
19:Evidence of character: evidence of bad character in criminal cases
20:Experts and opinion evidence
21:Public policy
22:Privilege
23:Judgments as evidence of the facts upon which they were based