LAW4323 Evidence Exam Notes (HD, 86)

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Includes a structure for each topic, and very brief case summaries per topic where needed. This is all I really needed for the exam, without needing to refer to a longer version of notes. Includes entire syllabus. TOPICS: 1. Relevance 2. Competence & Compellability 3. Privilege - Self-incrimination - Client legal privilege - Settlement negotiations - Confidential communications re: sexual offences - Evidence excluded in the public interest 4. Examination of witnesses - Examination in chief - Refreshing memory - Prior consistent statements - Unfavourable witnesses - Cross-examination - Re-examination 5. Character and credibility - Credibility - In sexual offence cases - Character of defendant 6. Accused's right to silence 7. Tendency & coincidence 8. Hearsay (and exceptions) 9. Admissions - Incriminating conduct (implied admissions) - Recording requirements - Reliability requirements (ss 84-85) - Unfairness discretion (s 90) 10. Illegally obtained evidence 11. Opinion evidence HIGHLIGHT: Blue - legislative citation Green/Pink - case law citations Yellow - key points