Nutshells Evidence
6th Edition
Published on 26. April 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-414-04593-4 (ISBN)
Description
Nutshells present the essentials of law in clear and straightforward language, explaining the basic principles. Features such as diagrams and checklists make them easy to use, while the inclusion of model questions and answer plans help students test their knowledge. Nutshells are an essential revision aid and ideal for getting fully up to speed with a new subject.
More details
Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sweet & Maxwell Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations (chiefly col.)
ISBN-13
978-0-414-04593-4 (9780414045934)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Burden and standard of proof
Competence and compellability
Corroboration and supporting evidence, identification evidence and lies told by the accused
The accused's right of silence
Examination, cross-examination and re-examination of witnesses
Evidence of opinion
Privilege and public interest immunity
The rule against hearsay: the common law
Civil Evidence Act 1995
Confessions
Statutory exceptions to the hearsay rule in criminal proceedings (other than confessions)
Similar fact evidence
Evidence of character
Competence and compellability
Corroboration and supporting evidence, identification evidence and lies told by the accused
The accused's right of silence
Examination, cross-examination and re-examination of witnesses
Evidence of opinion
Privilege and public interest immunity
The rule against hearsay: the common law
Civil Evidence Act 1995
Confessions
Statutory exceptions to the hearsay rule in criminal proceedings (other than confessions)
Similar fact evidence
Evidence of character