TY - BOOK AU - Singh,Charanjit TI - Unlocking evidence T2 - Unlocking the law SN - 9781032252759 AV - KD7499 .S565 2022 U1 - 345.4106 SIN 22 PY - 2022/// CY - Abingdon, Oxon [UK], New York, NY PB - Routledge KW - Evidence (Law) KW - Great Britain N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; An introduction to the substantive law of evidence -- The law of evidence : the burdens and standards of proof -- Testimony of witnesses -- The disclosure of evidence and protection from disclosure : privilege and pblic interest immunity -- Silence : the effect on an accusation -- Course of trial -- Hearsay : the exclusionary rule -- Hearsay : admissibility in criminal cases -- Hearsay : civil cases -- Confessions and evidence obtained unlawfully -- Bad character evidence in criminal proceedings -- Admissibility of bad character evidence of witnesses and defendants -- Corroboration, lies, care warnings and identification evidence -- Opinion, documentary, and real evidence N2 - "Unlocking Evidence will help you grasp the main concepts of the subject with ease. Containing accessible explanations in clear and precise terms that are easy to understand, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising Evidence. The information is clearly presented in a logical structure and the following features support learning, helping you to advance with confidence: -Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subject -Key Facts summaries throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understanding -End-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topic -Cases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quickly -Frequent activities and self-test questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice Sample essay questions with annotated answers prepare you for assessment -Glossary of legal terms clarifies important definitions. This edition has been updated to include the most recent updates in case law and criminal and civil procedure as well as more practical pointers and practice tips to further aid putting knowledge into practice"-- UR - http://41.59.100.242:80/cgi-bin/koha/opac-retrieve-file.pl?id=0640e54978e1acec498de1395440e129 ER -