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The Modern Law of Evidence (12th edition)
The Modern Law of Evidence (12th edition)

The Modern Law of Evidence (12th edition)

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Adrian Keane; Paul McKeown
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- An authoritative, exceptionally clear, and comprehensive work, focusing on the rules that underpin the law of evidence, guiding students through this complex subject
- Provides an examination of the theory behind the law as well as its practical application, helping to engage the reader with the key debates and encouraging analytical thought
- In-depth coverage of all key topics found on evidence modules ensures that this is the ideal core text for any student studying for academic or professional qualifications

New to this Edition:
- A new chapter offering expanded coverage on visual and voice identification
- Coverage of the direction on the criminal standard of proof in The Crown Court Compendium, Part 1
- The latest European jurisprudence on hearsay evidence, including: Schatschaschwili v Germany and Seton v UK
- Coverage of new case law, including, R v Midmore (implied representations), Ibrahim v CPS and Wills v DPP (res gestae), R v Mitchell, R v Awoyemi, and R v Platt (bad character), R v G, R v C, and R v Evans (cross-examination), Kennedy v Cordia (Services) LLP, Pora v R, and Myers v R (expert evidence and witnesses)

A superbly clear, direct, and detailed explanation of the rules that underpin the law of evidence.

The Modern Law of Evidence is a lucid, engaging, and authoritative guide to this fascinating area of study. Straightforward and practical in approach, it also provides concise and focused analysis of the theory behind the law, with an emphasis on recent discussion and current debates.

An ideal text for undergraduates and students studying on the Bar Professional Training Course and Legal Practice Course, The Modern Law of Evidence is also an authoritative reference point for practitioners and judges.

Index: 

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

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Author: 
Adrian Keane; Paul McKeown
Pub date
Feb 2018
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The Modern Law of Evidence (12th edition)

The Modern Law of Evidence (12th edition)

The Modern Law of Evidence (12th edition)