Key Facts Evidence / Emma Washbourne

Includes index.

Preface 1 An Introduction to the Law of Evidence 2 The Burdens and Standards of Proof 3 Testimony of Witnesses 4 Courseof Trial 5 Corroboration, Lies, Care Warnings and Identification Evidence 6 Silence: Drawing Adverse Inferences Against the Defendant 7 Character and Convictions 8 Hearsay: the Rule, Exceptions under the Civil Evidence Act 1995 and at Common Law 9 Statutory Exceptions to the Hearsay rule in Criminal Cases 10 Hearsay: civil cases 11 Confessions 12 Evidence Obtained by Illegal or Unfair Means 13 Opinion Evidence 14 Disclosure of Evidence and Protection from Disclosure: Privilege and Public Interest Immunity Index

This clearly and comprehensively written book is a valuable revision aid for undergraduates studying the subject of evidence in English law. Subject headings include 'The Burden and Standard of Proof', 'Suspect Evidence', 'Character and Convictions', and 'Hearsay'.