Murphy, Peter, 1946-

Murphy on evidence / Peter Murphy. - 11th ed. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2009. - lx, 709 p. ; 25 cm.

12th ed.- cataloged as a serial in LC.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The language of the law of evidence -- The judicial function in the law of evidence -- The burden and standard of proof -- Character evidence I : character evidence generally; in civil cases; evidence of good character -- Character evidence II : evidence of bad character -- The rule against hearsay I : scope and working of the rule -- The rule against hearsay II : common law and statutory exceptions -- The rule against hearsay III : admissions and confessions -- The rule against hearsay IV : the accused's denials and silence -- Opinion evidence -- Previous judgments as evidence -- Public interest immunity and privilege I : public interest immunity -- Public interest immunity and privilege II : privilege -- Witnesses : competence and compellability; oaths and affirmations -- Examination in chief -- Cross-examination and beyond -- Corroboration and suspect witness warnings -- Documentary and real evidence -- Proof without evidence.

9780199561124 (acidfree paper) 0199561125 (acidfree paper)

2009017834

GBA947005 bnb

015180778 Uk


Evidence, Criminal--Great Britain.
Evidence (Law)--Great Britain.

KD8371 / .M87 2009

345.420 6

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