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Murphy on Evidence is now firmly established as a leading text for use in law schools. Frequently consulted by judges and practitioners, it has come to be regarded as a work of authority throughout the common law world. It bridges the gap between the academic and practical treatment of the law of evidence containing both a comprehensive academic analysis of the law and a wealth of practical information about how the law is applied in the courtroom. The tenth edition has been fully revised to deal with the many significant changes that have taken place since the publication of the last edition.

Peter Murphy is a member of the bars of England, California, and Texas, and is Professor of Law at South Texas College of Law. He has taught and practised at the bar extensively both in England and the United States, and has served as counsel at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. He is the editor-in-chief of Blackstone's Criminal Practice and the co-author of Evidence and Advocacy and Cases and Materials on Evidence.

Preface
Table of cases
Table of statutes
Table of rules
Introduction to the law of evidence
The language of the law of evidence
The judicial function in the law of evidence
The burden and standard of proof
Character evidence I: evidence of good character
Character evidence II: evidence of bad character
The rule against hearsay I: Common law principles and exceptions
The rule against hearsay II: Admissions and confessions
The rule against hearsay III: The accused's denials and silence
The rule against hearsay IV: statutory rules
Opinion evidence
Previous judgements 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
The Queen v Coke
The Queen v Littleton
Blackstone v Coke
Index
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Murphy on Evidence

Murphy on Evidence

0199216282

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