Law of Evidence

Does any one have any advice on this subject that I am about to do a course on, especially any forms of problem question technique. I am starting with crim evidence :tsr:

Reply 1

chriswhit

sure. I did it as a finalist...can u be more particular about what u want in regards to area etc? As for problem questions, send me an example and i'll show you what i'd do with it..

Reply 2

Rhadamnthus1982

First off you're taking the course at a transition period. Much of the law of Criminal evidence is being altered by the Criminal Justice Act 2003- and most of it hasn't been ruled on by the courts yet. This is a problem because as with most legislation it is fairly vague and incomprehensible.

However my main advice would be to make sure you understand the purpose of each particular rule- i.e. why hearsay is unacceptable. This makes it easier to understand the various exceptions. i.e by realising that hearsay is unreliable because it cannot be cross-examined and there is no effective check and balance, makes it easier to understand why a dying declaration is allowed- because of a belief that someone on deaths door would be telling the truth.

Hope this helps- if not let me know!

Reply 3

MissAmy

Remembering the rules of evidence is obviously a vital part, but my advice would be not to underestimate the importancy of advocacy skills in evidence.

I don't know how you'll be examined in it - we were given statements and told to put our case together so half the battle was learning how to use the evidence to structure your arguement.