Publisher's Synopsis
This new edition has been updated to include a number of important areas. The provisions of the Criminal Justice and Public Prder Act 1994 covering inferences from the accused's silence and corroboration are covered in detail with reorganization of chapters for easy reference. The work contains clear analysis based on the author's extensive experience of this area. Key issues covered include: functions of the judge, jury and justices; burden and standard of proof; similar facts; character; opinion; hearsay; unfair evidence; privilege and public interest; witnesses' competence; corroboration; identification; documentation; and children.
