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.