
Evidence Concentrate
Oxford University Press
1st Edition
Published on 10. September 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-19-955156-9 (ISBN)
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Description
Evidence Concentrate is a high quality revision guide which covers the main topics found on undergraduate evidence courses. The clear, succinct coverage of key legal points, including key cases, enables students to quickly grasp the fundamental principles of this area of law. The book focuses on the needs of students to succeed in their exams, showing how all the legal rules fit together and the approach that should be adopted when answering questions. A range of pedagogical features help with preparation for exams and suggest numerous ways to improve marks. OUP's Concentrate series is endorsed by students and lecturers for level of coverage, accuracy, and exam advice. Evidence Concentrate has been rigorously reviewed by law lecturers from a range of universities. Evidence Concentrate is accompanied by a free, open-access Online Resource Centre (www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/orc/spencer concentrate) which offers the following resources to support students: - Multiple choice questions which provide instant feedback - Interactive flashcards of key cases (the student is presented with a case and has to supply the principle, or vice versa) - Interactive version of glossary - Updates to case law and legislation - Further reading - Web links to key online sources - Advice on revision and exam technique authored by renowned textbook writer and experienced examiner Nigel Foster, Professor of Law and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 209 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
290 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-955156-9 (9780199551569)
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Content
1. Introduction, principles, and key concepts; 2. Burden and standard of proof; presumptions; 3. Confessions and the defendant's silence; 4. Improperly obtained evidence; 5. Character evidence; 6. The rule against hearsay; 7. Witnesses, competence and compellability, special measures; 8. Suspect evidence: Issues in the course of trial; 9. Opinion evidence; 10. Privilege and public policy