Walker and Walker: The Law of Evidence in Scotland (Paperback)

Margaret L Ross (author), Professor James P Chalmers (author), Isla Callander (author)

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Paperback 752 Pages
Published: 29/10/2020

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Synopsis

A comprehensive and detailed examination of the law of evidence in the broadest of civil and criminal contexts. The emphasis is upon rigorous examination of the issues affecting all who work with the law of evidence whether in court, chamber practice or legal education.

The fifth edition takes account of a range of relevant new legislation, including the following statutes:

· Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Act 2019
· Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018
· Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016
· Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc (Scotland) Act 2016
· Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016

It includes relevant case law, including significant developments in respect of opinion evidence, real evidence and corroboration.

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781526514455
Number of pages: 752
Weight: 1194 g
Dimensions: 248 x 156 mm

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...the quality of the material, the breadth, depth and context within which the authors place their narrative and examination of the subject, this book remains to be the "go to" source on any aspect and consideration of evidence. For any practitioner serious about representing themselves and their client before the court, this book should always be readily to hand.