Walker and Walker: The Law of Evidence in Scotland. 5th Edition

Ross, M. L., Chalmers, J. P. and Callander, I. (2020) Walker and Walker: The Law of Evidence in Scotland. 5th Edition. Bloomsbury Professional: Haywards Heath, West Sussex. ISBN 9781526514455

Abstract

A comprehensive and detailed examination of the law of evidence in the broadest of civil and criminal contexts. The emphasis is upon rigorous examination of the issues affecting all who work with the law of evidence whether in court, chamber practice or legal education. The fifth edition takes account of a range of relevant new legislation, including the following statutes: · Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Act 2019 · Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 · Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016 · Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc (Scotland) Act 2016 · Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 It includes relevant case law, including significant developments in respect of opinion evidence, real evidence and corroboration.

• Item Type: Books
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Chalmers, Professor James and Ross, Prof Margaret
• Authors: Ross, M. L., Chalmers, J. P., and Callander, I.
• Subjects: K Law > KD England and Wales > KDC Scotland
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Law
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Professional
• ISBN: 9781526514455