LAWS11-318: Evidence

Description

Evidence is a compulsory subject in the Bachelor of Laws program offered by the Faculty of Law. The subject examines the law and practice relating to evidence in civil and criminal proceedings, focusing on substantive admissibility and procedural rules. Topics covered include basic principles and categories of evidence, competence, compellability and examination of witnesses, privilege, the hearsay rule and its exceptions, admissions and confessions, and illegally obtained evidence. Emphasis is placed on the demonstration of the following skills: legal research and reasoning, and oral communication and advocacy.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate understanding of the principles which govern the admission of evidence in both criminal and civil proceedings.
2. Demonstrate competency in exercising the following skills at an advanced level, with creativity, initiative and judgment:
• legal research and reasoning; and
• oral communication and advocacy.
3. Adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, including a commitment to:
• learning and working independently and reflectively;
• behaving ethically and responsibly; and
• managing time effectively and meeting deadlines.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• January 2020 [Standard]
• September 2019 [Standard]
• May 2019 [Standard]
• January 2019 [Standard]
• September 2018 [Standard]
• May 2018 [Standard]
• January 2018 [Standard]
• September 2017 [Standard]
• May 2017 [Standard]

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