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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Law : Law

730-385 Evidence

Credit Points:

10

Coordinator:

Mr A Palmer

Prerequisite/s:

Torts and the Process of Law; History and Philosophy of Law.

Timetable:

First or Summer

Contact:

One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week OR intensive (Summer semester)

Subject Description:

The law of evidence controls the means by which facts may be proved in court. Its fundamental rule is that anything that is relevant is also admissible. Relevant evidence may be excluded, however, either because there is a risk that it may mislead the tribunal of fact, or because an overriding public policy requires its exclusion, or because its admission may jeopardise the accused's right to a fair trial. Approximately a week of classes will be devoted to each of the following topics: Introduction; Investigation: the gathering of evidence; Investigation: Interrogation and confession; The common law trial; Hearsay; Expert evidence; Propensity evidence; Access to evidence; Witness examination; Credibility; and Evidence Reform.

Assessment:

Final Exam 3 hours (100%).

Prescribed Texts:

Printed Materials will be issued by the Law School.

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