Provides analysis of the law of evidence, while placing the subject within its theoretical context
Offers an integrated approach to evidence which includes essential doctrinal analysis
Goes beyond other textbooks to explain the intricacies of the law of evidence whilst still remaining easy to understand
Takes account of evidence theory, psychological research on information processing and retrieval, socio-legal work on police investigations, and jury research projects
Presented in a logical structure following on from the introduction of the basic concepts through to the exclusionary rules of the law of evidence
Contains detailed footnotes, providing key references for further reading
New to edition:
Fully updates the case law, including significant decisions on the privilege against self-incrimination, confessions, examination of witnesses, hearsay evidence and bad character evidence
Takes account of important new literature on vulnerable witnesses
Incorporates major changes to the rules on expert evidence
