{"product_id":"9781780439129","title":"Evidence in Criminal Trials","description":"Evidence in Criminal Trials is a new Irish legal title providing a comprehensive, dedicated examination of the subject and covers the vast majority of issues addressed in law school courses on evidence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the only evidence title on the market that deals with international developments regarding criminal evidence and electronic disclosure and is written by one of the leading academics in this field, in conjunction with Úna Ní Raifeartaigh, one of the most renowned criminal barristers in the jurisdiction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe law of evidence comprises the rules which govern the presentation of facts and proof in proceedings before a court. It is a subject of enormous importance to both practitioners and students. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the past 20-30 years, Irish law in this area has increasingly diverged from UK law, making UK texts decreasingly useful to Irish practitioners and students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents includes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nature of evidence; The trial setting; The Constitution; The ECHR; Key evidentiary concepts; Means of proof; Burdens and standards of proof; International developments;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisclosure:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction; Material relied on as part of the prosecution case; Material not relied on as part of the prosecution case; Material in the possession of third parties; Procedural mechanisms; Electronic disclosure; Defence disclosure; The duty to seek out and preserve evidence;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrivilege:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction; The privilege against self incrimination; Informer privilege; Public interest privilege; Private privileges;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTestimony:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction; Examination-in-chief; Cross-examination; Re-examination; Special measures; Previous witness statements;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eParticular Witnesses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe accused; The spouse of the accused; Children; Complainants in trials for sexual offences; Children; Persons with cognitive impairment; Accomplices; Intimidated witnesses; Eyewitnesses; Heads of State and diplomats;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpert Evidence:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdmissibility; Weight; The duties of the expert; The reliability of expert evidence; Governance and reform;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCustodial Statements and Silence:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe custodial setting; Constitutional rights; Statements; Silence;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvidence Other than Testimony:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction; Documentary evidence; Real evidence; Scientific and Technical Evidence; Surveillance evidence;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHearsay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHearsay defined; Out of court statements; Probative purposes; Exceptions to the rule; The ECHR; Reform;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnlawfully Obtained Evidence:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction; The development of the exclusionary rule; Conscious and deliberate breach; Causative link; Extraordinary excusing circumstances; Illegally obtained evidence; Reform.","brand":"Bloomsbury USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47152191668464,"sku":"9781780439129","price":191.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781780439129_p0.jpg?v=1763712996","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781780439129","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}