Evidence (Butterworths Core Texts)

by R.J.C.Munday (Author)

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  Paperback
  2000

  $3.25

  This book looks at all the major topics within the Law of Evidence. As well as such basic concerns as relevance and the court's discretion to exclude technically admissible evidence, these topics include the burden of proof and presumptions, the course of the trial, the competence and compellability of witnesses, the opinion rule, the rule against hearsay, the law governing the admissibility of confessions and the rules affecting the so-called right of silence, in addition to the various principles that regulate the admission of character evidence.

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  Paperback
  2009

  $3.25

  The Core Text series takes the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing a reliable and invaluable guide for students of law at all levels. Written by leading academics and renowned for their clarity, these concise texts explain the intellectual challenges of each area of the law. Munday's Evidence provides students with a succinct, yet thought-provoking, introduction to all of the key areas covered on undergraduate law of evidence courses. Vibrant and engagingly written, this book sets out to demystify a traditionally intimidating area of law. Probing analysis of the issues, both historical and topical, ensures that this text contains a thorough exploration of the 'core' of the subject. Online Resource Centre This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre, containing twice-yearly updates to the text, and a useful list of web links.