Includes bibliographical references and index.

An introduction to the substantive law of evidence -- The law of evidence : the burdens and standards of proof -- Testimony of witnesses -- The disclosure of evidence and protection from disclosure : privilege and pblic interest immunity -- Silence : the effect on an accusation -- Course of trial -- Hearsay : the exclusionary rule -- Hearsay : admissibility in criminal cases -- Hearsay : civil cases -- Confessions and evidence obtained unlawfully -- Evidence of bad character in criminal proceedings -- Admissibility of bad character evidence of witnesses and defendants -- Corroboration, lies, care warnings and identification evidence -- Opinion, documentary and real evidence.