James Chalmers

Scottish Evidence Law Essentials

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Produktbeschreibung

A concise guide to the law of evidence in Scotland Now in its fifth edition, this is an invaluable study guide for students of Scots Law, showing how the law of evidence operates within Scotland. Providing up-to-date, concise and comprehensive coverage of the law of evidence, it is the ideal text for students who come new to the subject and for those preparing for exams in Scotland. Whether for the student or practitioner, this guide offers an excellent resource for those wishing to refresh or update their knowledge according to the latest statutes. Summary sections of Essential Facts and Essential Cases allow readers to rapidly grasp and remember the key elements of the subject. Key Features . Covers everything you need to know for your Scots law evidence course . Updated to take account of case law developments since the last edition . Covers the Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2014, the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 and changes made to the law on vulnerable witnesses by the Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Act 2014 and the Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2019 James Chalmers is Regius Professor of Law at the University of Glasgow.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Edinburgh University Press
• 5th edition
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Januar 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 138mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 336g
• ISBN-13: 9781474461276
• ISBN-10: 1474461271
• Artikelnr.: 59912659

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
1. Introduction and Overview
2. Burdens and Standards of Proof
3. Presumptions
4. Sufficiency of Evidence: the Corroboration Rule
5. The Rule Against Hearsay
6. The 'Best Evidence Rule
7. Confessions and Statements Against Interest
8. Improperly Obtained Real and Documentary Evidence
9. Character and Collateral Evidence
10. Privilege
11. Opinion Evidence
12. Judicial Knowledge
13. Judicial Admissions
14. Res Judicata
15. Specialities of Witnesses
16. The Conduct of a Trial or Proof
Index