• Written by lecturers who bring their examining experience to bear, pointing out common pitfalls and providing examples of ideal answers
• Each question is followed by clear commentary indicating exactly what examiners are looking for, and how to achieve this
• Bullet-pointed answer plans and further reading suggestions develop students' confidence
• The book is supported by an Online Resource Centre containing revision and exam advice, links to websites useful for the study of evidence, and a glossary to develop students' understanding of subject-specific terms

Readership: Undergraduate students of law studying optional modules in evidence.

Maureen Spencer, Principal Lecturer in Law, Middlesex University, and John Spencer, Visiting Senior Lecturer in Law, Middlesex University

1: Introduction
2: Burden and standard of proof; presumptions
3: Character evidence
4: Hearsay
5: Confessions
6: The defendant's silence
7: Improperly obtained evidence
8: Competence and compellability
9: Identification and lies
10: Expert opinion
11: Issues in the course of trial
12: Privilege and public policy
13: Mixed questions