The Modern Law of Evidence /

Adrian Keane

The Modern Law of Evidence / Adrian Keane, Paul McKeown - 11th Ed. - United Kingdom: Oxford University Press, 2016. - lxix, 753 pages ; 25 cm

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 admissable by statute in civil proceedings --
12. Hearsay admissable 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. Judgements as evidence of the facts upon which they were based --
22. Proof of facts without evidence.

The Modern Law of Evidence is a best-selling and indispensable guide for students studying the contemporary law of evidence. The eleventh edition examines the theory behind the law as well as its practical application, with emphasis on current debates.

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