Phipson on Evidence, 20th Edition, Mainwork and 2nd Supplement | 2024*

Phipson on Evidence, 20th Edition, Mainwork and 2nd Supplement | 2024*

Phipson on Evidence, part of the Common Law Library series, remains the most authoritative text on the law of evidence in both civil and criminal proceedings. It offers an in-depth analysis of the rules, principles, and procedures that govern how evidence is handled in court.

Key Highlights Phipson on Evidence, 20th Edition, Mainwork and 2nd Supplement:

• Recognized as the leading authority on civil and criminal evidence, frequently cited in court judgments

• Authored by a team of distinguished legal professionals and academics, offering a well-balanced and expert perspective

• Fully reflects updates introduced by the Civil Procedure Rules and Criminal Procedure Rules

• Covers every aspect of the law of evidence, including:

  • Admissibility of evidence

  • Standards and burden of proof

  • Witness attendance and examination

  • Rules around good and bad character

  • Legal professional privilege

  • Public policy exclusions

  • Hearsay in both civil and criminal contexts

  • Expert testimony

  • Confessions and the exercise of judicial discretion

  • Use and exclusion of extrinsic evidence

• Engages with a broad spectrum of case law, including judgments from the Commonwealth

• Offers comprehensive analysis of pre-trial and trial-stage evidentiary rules

Supplement Highlights:

The latest supplement addresses significant recent legal developments and key judicial decisions relating to evidence law. It includes analysis of topics such as:

• Admissibility of evidence

• Proof standards

• Witness requirements

• Character evidence

• Privilege

• Hearsay and expert testimony

• Confessional statements

• Judicial discretion in evidence rulings

It also reviews landmark decisions from the UK Supreme Court, overseas courts, and the Court of Appeal, including:

• Tui v Griffiths [2023] UKSC 48

• Mansion (Gibraltar) Ltd v Manasco and Ors (2024/GSC/026)

• Tutt v Ministry of Defence [2023] EWHC 2834 (KB)

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