The Law of Evidence /
by I H Dennis
- 7th
- Bengaluru: Thomson Reuters, 2020
- 931p.; 23cm.
1. An Introduction to the Law of Evidence 2. The AIMS of the Law of Evidence 3. Relevance and Admissibility 4. Facts and Factfinding 5. The Privilege Against Self Incrimination and The Right to Silence 6. Confession 7. Identification Evidence 8. Evidence Obtained by Illegal or Unfair Means 9. Disclosure and Immunity 10. Legal Professional Privilege 11. Burden and Standard of Proof 12. Forms of Proof and Alternatives to Proof 13. witnesses 14. Examination of witnesses 15. Vulnerable and Suspect Witnesses 16. Hearsay at Common Law and in Civil Proceedings 17. The Modern Law of Hearsay in Criminal Cases 18. Character and Credibility An Overview 19. Evidence of Bad Character in Criminal Cases 20. Opinion and Expert Evidence
Dennis' The Law of Evidence provides thorough analysis of the law of evidence, while placing the subject within its theoretical context. The work goes beyond other textbooks to explain the intricacies of the law of evidence while still remaining easy to understand. The information is presented in a logical structure following on from the introduction of the basic concepts through to the exclusionary rules of the law of evidence.
Dennis offers an integrated approach to evidence which includes essential doctrinal analysis. It takes account of evidence theory, psychological research on information processing and retrieval, socio-legal work on police investigations, and jury research projects.
Offers comprehensive doctrinal analysis of all the major topics in evidence Is written in a clear and accessible style Contains extensive references to further reading Presents an integrated approach which takes account of evidence theory, human rights jurisprudence, psychological research on human observation and memory, socio-legal work on police investigations, and jury research projects The Law of Evidence is an ideal textbook for undergraduate students and those studying evidence at postgraduate level; and those on vocational courses such as the LPC and BPTC will find it an invaluable source of reference (Source:https://www.ebcwebstore.com/product/the-law-of-evidence-by-ian-dennis-7th-south-asian-edition?products_id=99102788&srsltid=AfmBOopNHvLETWY1lwE_mqBPyOiaxMuJF3e8-8PyOZpACNg4kdgiwjyF)