Evidence - Beverley Hopkins

Key Facts: Evidence is the latest addition to the very successful Key Facts series, launched in September 2001. Statistics show that Evidence is among the most popular options for Law students at the moment. This clearly and comprehensively written book is an essential revision tool for undergraduates studying this area of English Law.



Chapters include Introductory Matters, The Burden and Standard of Proof, Competence and Compellability, The Process of Trial, Vulnerable and Intimidated Witnesses, Suspect Evidence, Character and Convictions, Similar Fact Evidence, Statutory Inferences from the Silence of the Accused, Hearsay, Evidence Obtained by Illegal of Unfair Means, Opinion Evidence, Privilege, Public Policy.