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Munday's Evidence is a concise yet stimulating introduction to the key areas of the law of evidence. Vibrant and engaging, the book demystifies a traditionally intimidating subject. Careful analysis of the issues, both historic and current, ensures that the text thoroughly explores the 'core' of the subject.
Whether used as a primer, core text, or as a reintroduction to the subject, Evidence is the ideal companion for those keen to grasp the core principles and current law of evidence.
1: Relevance and admissibility of evidence
2: Presumptions and the burden of proof
3: Witnesses: competence, compellability, and various privileges
4: The course of the trial
5: Witnesses' previous consistent statements and the remnants of the rule against narrative
6: Character and credibility
7: Evidence of the defendant's bad character
8: The opinion rule and the presentation of expert evidence
9: The rule against hearsay
10: Confessions
11: Drawing adverse inferences from a defendant's omissions, lies, or false alibis
12: Identification evidence
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Munday's Evidence is a concise yet stimulating introduction to the key areas of the law of evidence. Vibrant and engaging, the book demystifies a traditionally intimidating subject. Careful analysis of the issues, both historic and current, ensures that the text thoroughly explores the 'core' of the subject.
Whether used as a primer, core text, or as a reintroduction to the subject, Evidence is the ideal companion for those keen to grasp the core principles and current law of evidence.
