The Modern Law of Evidence

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Description
The Modern Law of Evidence provides a lucid, engaging, and authorative guide to the contemporary law of evidence. Straightforward and practical in its approach, this textbook also provides concise analysis of the thoery behind the law, with emphasis on discussion of important current issues.
The ninth edition has been carefully developed and updated to ensure that it remains a thorough and reliable resource, In particular, it provides:
•    Up-to -date coverage of all the laest developments in this fast-moving field, including those relating to
      bad character, hearsay, expert evidence, the privilege against self-incrimination, and the sandard of
      proof in criminal cases
•    A helpful list of 'key issues' at the start of each chapter, which highlight the main topicsfor focus
     and debate
•    In-depth evaluation and analysis of the law, to help you directly engage with topical areas
•    Further reading sections, to guide you forward in your studies
The book is ideal for undergraduates and students studying on the BPTC and LPC. It has been cited with approval by the highest appellate court, comenting its repuation as an authoritative reference for practitioners and judges.
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Contents
1.    Introduction
2.    Prelimininaries
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 admissible by statute in civil proceedings
12.  Hearsay admissible 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 criminalc ases
18.  Opinion evidence
19.  Public polich
20.  Privilege
21.  Judgments as evidence of the facts upon which they were
22.  Proof of facts without evidence
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Author's Report
Adrian Keane LL.B of the Temple, Barrister, Professor of Law, the City Law School, City University, London, Sometime dean of the Inns of Court School Law
Paul Mckeown LL.B, LL.M of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister, Senior Lecturer, the City Law School, City University, London
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