Now in its sixth edition, this is an invaluable study guide for students of Scots Law, showing how the law of evidence operates within Scotland. Providing up-to-date, concise and comprehensive coverage of the law of evidence, it is the ideal text for students new to the subject and for those preparing for exams in Scotland. Whether you are a student or a practitioner, this guide offers an excellent resource for those wishing to refresh or update their knowledge according to the latest statutes. Summary sections of Essential Facts and Essential Cases allow readers to rapidly grasp and remember the key elements of the subject.

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Discover how the law of evidence operates within Scotland, and in the larger context of UK and European laws of evidence. This new edition has been updated with the latest case law and the latest legislation, including the Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2014, the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 and changes made to the law on vulnerable witnesses by the Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Act 2014. Helpful student features include Essential Facts and Essential Cases for each chapter.

Discover how the law of evidence operates within Scotland, and in the larger context of UK and European laws of evidence. This new edition has been updated with the latest case law and the latest legislation, including the Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2014, the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 and changes made to the law on vulnerable witnesses by the Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Act 2014. Helpful student features include Essential Facts and Essential Cases for each chapter.

Now in its sixth edition, this is an invaluable study guide for students of Scots Law, showing how the law of evidence operates within Scotland. Providing up-to-date, concise and comprehensive coverage of the law of evidence, it is the ideal text for students new to the subject and for those preparing for exams in Scotland. Whether you are a student or a practitioner, this guide offers an excellent resource for those wishing to refresh or update their knowledge according to the latest statutes. Summary sections of Essential Facts and Essential Cases allow readers to rapidly grasp and remember the key elements of the subject.