The Modern Law of Evidence

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Adrian Keane (Emeritus Professor of Law, Barrister of the Inner Temple, Emeritus Professor of Law, The City Law School) Paul McKeown (Associate Professor of Law, Barrister of Lincolns Inn, Associate Professor of Law, The City Law School)

The Modern Law of Evidence

Adrian Keane (Emeritus Professor of Law, Barrister of the Inner Temple, Emeritus Professor of Law, The City Law School), Paul McKeown (Associate Professor of Law, Barrister of Lincolns Inn, Associate Professor of Law, The City Law School)

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Oxford University Press
25 April 2024

Criminal procedure: law of evidence

The best-selling evidence textbook: clear, direct, and complete. The Modern Law of Evidence is an engaging and authoritative guide that provides concise and focused analysis of the theory behind the law as well as its practical application, with an emphasis on current debates.

Key Features: - Provides an examination of the theory behind the law as well as its practical application, encouraging analytical thought on key debates - In-depth coverage of key topics found on evidence modules for any student studying for academic or professional qualifications

New to this edition: - Covers all significant developments, including the Supreme Courts decision in Jones v Birmingham City Council confirming developments in relation to the civil standard of proof; R v W on the importance of the demeanour of witnesses; R v Lake on emotional distress, previous statements of witnesses, and judicial interventions; R v Inglis on the admissibility of hearsay in the interests of justice; R v Kadir on multiple hearsay; Henderson v Ross on waiver of privilege; R v AAM on the admissibility of evidence of coercive and controlling behaviour; R v AAD on expert evidence of human trafficking; and many more. - Draws on a wealth of new academic articles and other works of scholarship

Digital formats and resources: The fifteenth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, including on Law Trove. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support.

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By: Adrian Keane (Emeritus Professor of Law Barrister of the Inner Temple Emeritus Professor of Law The City Law School), Paul McKeown (Associate Professor of Law, Barrister of Lincolns Inn, Associate Professor of Law, The City Law School)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 15th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 245mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 45mm
Weight: 1.442kg
ISBN: 9780198903802
ISBN 10: 0198903804
Pages: 968
Publication Date: 25 April 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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 accused's 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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Review from previous edition The overall package is such as to make The Modern Law of Evidence an obvious choice as the recommended text for any evidence course, whether professional, undergraduate or postgraduate * John Sprack, The Law Teacher *

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