LAW4323 Evidence Structured Exam Notes

Description

These concise exam notes incorporates and combines: 1. Main operation/theory of relevant legislation 2. Reasoning and effect of important judgments 3. Step-by-step exam structure towards answering the exam 4. Additional information towards getting a better mark It is further supplemented by both relevant legislation and concise summaries of key cases. These notes will alert students to the necessary points for discussion for each topic, and are well set-up to assist in providing a complete answer to problem questions. It also includes numerous tips by the CE, where provided, on what to look out for and how to approach a specific problem. Topic 1: Introduction (NOT INCLUDED - unimportant for exam) Topic 2: Relevance Topic 3: Competence and Compellability Topic 4: Privilege Topic 5: Examination of witnesses Topic 6: Character and Credibility Topic 7: Accused's right to silence Topic 8: Tendency/Coincidence evidence Topic 9: Hearsay Topic 10: Admissions Topic 11: Illegally Obtained Evidence Topic 12: Opinion Evidence