Evidence, British Law - General & Miscellaneous

Murphy on Evidence

Name: Murphy on Evidence
Author: Peter Murphy
ISBN: 9780199594672

by Peter Murphy, Richard Glover

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Overview

"Now in its 25th anniversary edition Murphy on Evidence is firmly established as a leading text for use on undergraduate law courses and in preparation for professional examinations. 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." "This ninth edition is the result of the most complete revision in the book's history. The law of evidence has been profoundly affected by the Criminal Justice Act 2003, whose evidential provisions are now in force. The chapters dealing with hearsay and character evidence in criminal cases have been completely re-written to take account of the new law. The provisions of the Act have also affected the rule of finality of collateral matters, previous consistent and inconsistent statements, evidence of reputation, expert evidence, and confessions, and all the relevant changes in the law in these areas have been incorporated. The new edition also takes account of the considerable number of important new decisions of the House of Lords and the Court of Appeal which have resulted in major developments in the law dealing with reverse burdens of proof, confessions, the accused's silence, public interest immunity, and other areas." As in previous editions, the author's teaching method is centred around a realistic, though fictitious, criminal case and civil case, presenting challenging evidence issues and questions for discussion at the end of chapters.

About the Author, Peter Murphy

Peter Murphy is a member of the bars of England, California, and Texas, and is Professor of Law, 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.