The Modern Law of Evidence
10th Edition
Published on 13. March 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
792 pages
978-0-19-968434-2 (ISBN)
Description
The Modern Law of Evidence is well established and relied upon as a lucid, engaging and authoritative guide to the contemporary law of evidence. Straightforward and practical in approach, this textbook also provides concise analysis of the theory behind the law, with an emphasis on recent discussion and current topics. The tenth edition has been carefully developed and updated to ensure that it continues to provide a thorough and utterly reliable guide for students. This book is an ideal text for undergraduates and students studying the BPTC or LPC. It has been cited with approval by the highest appellate courts, thereby also cementing its reputation as an excellent resource for practitioners and judges. Online Resource Centre This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre, which contains regular updates to the text and a helpful list of web links.
Reviews / Votes
It will be of no surprise to those who have already used The Modern Law of Evidence that this latest edition continues to be clear, concise and accessible. The new materials has been seamlessly woven into the existing material meaning you have an up to date and authoritative text which tackles the theory behind the practice (which is vital for any undergraduate student). Student Law Journal If you are looking for an impressive consideration of evidence law then The Modern Law of Evidence is exactly the text you need (particularly if you have an interest in criminal law). It is well-written and often tackles issues which many other texts do not. Student Law JournalMore details
Edition
10th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
1272 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-968434-2 (9780199684342)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Adrian Keane is a barrister, and Professor of Law at The City Law School, City University, London Paul McKeown is a barrister, and Senior Lecturer at the City Law School, City University, London
Content
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. Documentary and real evidence ; 10. Hearsay in criminal cases ; 11. Hearsay admissible by statute in civil proceedings ; 12. Hearsay admissible at common law ; 13. Confessions ; 14. Statutory inferences from an accused's silence or conduct ; 15. Evidence of character: evidence of character in civil cases ; 16. Evidence of character: evidence of the good character of the accused ; 17. Evidence of character: evidence of bad character in criminal cases ; 18. Opinion evidence ; 19. Public policy ; 20. Privilege ; 21. Judgments as evidence of the facts upon which they were based ; 22. Proof of facts without evidence