Evidence : law and context /
Jonathan Doak, Claire McGourlay and Mark Thomas.
- Fifth edition
- xLii, 470 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes index.
The adversarial trial -- The burden and standard of proof -- Witnesses I : competency and compellability and oath taking -- Witnesses II : vulnerable witnesses -- Witnesses III : examination and cross-examination -- The privilege against self-incrimination and the right to silence -- Confession evidence -- Improperly obtained evidence --Suspect evidence : corroboration and identification -- Character evidence -- Hearsay evidence -- Opinion evidence -- Public interest immunity.