Murphy on Evidence / Richard Glover, Peter Murphy

1. Introduction to the law of evidence ; 2. The language of the law of evidence ; 3. The judicial function in the law of evidence ; 4. The burden and standard of proof ; 5. Character evidence I: character evidence generally; in civil cases; evidence of good character ; 6. Character evidence II: evidence of bad character ; 7. The rule against hearsay I: scope and working of the rule ; 8. The rule against hearsay II: common law and statutory exceptions ; 9. The rule against hearsay III: admissions and confessions ; 10. The rule against hearsay IV: the accused's denials and silence ; 11. Opinion evidence ; 12. Previous judgments as evidence ; 13. Public interest immunity and privilege I: public interest immunity ; 14. Public interest immunity and privilege II: privilege ; 15. Witnesses: competence and compellability; oaths and affirmations ; 16. Examination in chief ; 17. Cross-examination and beyond ; 18. Corroboration and suspect witness warnings ; 19. Documentary and real evidence ; 20. Proof without evidence

Murphy on Evidence is firmly established as a leading text for use on undergraduate law courses and in preparation for professional examinations. Frequently consulted by judges and practitioners and regularly cited in judgments, it has come to be regarded as a work of authority throughout the common law world. The book's unique approach effectively bridges the gap between academic study of the law of evidence and its application in practice, combining detailed analysis of the law with a wealth of practical information about how it is used in the courtroom. As in previous editions, the author's teaching method is centred around two realistic case studies - one criminal and one civil - presenting challenging evidence issues and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter. The case study material for this new edition has been further developed with new videos on the Online Resource Centre. Fully up to date with the latest developments in this fast moving subject, the thirteenth edition of Murphy on Evidence is as indispensable as its predecessors.