A superbly clear, direct, and detailed explanation of the rules that underpin the law of evidence.The Modern Law of Evidence is a lucid, engaging, and authoritative guide to a fascinating and stimulating subject. Practical in its approach, it provides concise and focused analysis of the theory behind the law, with an emphasis on recent discussion and current debates.An ideal text for undergraduate law students and students studying on professional qualifying law courses, The Modern Law of Evidence is also an authoritative reference point for practitioners and judges.Digital formats and resourcesThe fourteenth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooksThe online resources that support the book include:- Selected guidance on approaching the questions contained in the book- General advice on taking examinations in evidence- Regular updates on key developments- A list of web links to essential resources
1: Introduction
2: Preliminaries
3: The burden and standard of proof
4: Proof of facts without evidence
5: Documentary and real evidence
6: Witnesses
7: Examination-in-chief
8: Cross-examination and re-examination
9: Corroboration and care warnings
10: Visual and voice identification
11: Evidence obtained by illegal or unfair means
12: Hearsay in criminal cases
13: Hearsay admissible by statute in civil proceedings
14: Hearsay admissible at common law
15: Confessions
16: Adverse inferences from an accuseds silence or conduct
17: Evidence of character: evidence of character in civil cases
18: Evidence of character: evidence of the good character of the accused
19: Evidence of character: evidence of bad character in criminal cases
20: Experts and opinion evidence
21: Public policy
22: Privilege
23: Judgments as evidence of the facts upon which they were based
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