Publisher's Synopsis
This new and exciting textbook provides a clear account of the key principles of the law of civil and criminal evidence in England and Wales, presented in a clear, accessible and readable manner. Although the book takes the relevant legal principles as the basis for discussion, it sets these principles against the background of a consideration of more fundamental issues such as the rationales underlying the law of evidence. The book achieves a sucessful mix of critical and thought-provoking analysis. Ongoing debates such as those relating to the implications of the Human Rights Act 1998 are considered fully. The book includes a full discussion of the Criminal Justice Act 2003, which changes fundamentally the law relating to hearsay and bad character. Where appropriate, the state of the law in other jurisdictions is examined. So too are the academic literature and the work of bodies like the Law Commission. This text is accompanied by a companion web site which will provide students with updates and web-links.
