Effectively bridges the gap between theory and practice, thus ensuring that students gain a fully rounded understanding of the subject, and appreciate how the law is applied in criminal and civil cases Students are encouraged throughout the text to apply the law they've learned in relation to two fictitious cases, supporting documents for which can be found on the Online Resource Centre, thus enabling them to apply their knowledge in a practical capacity Thought-provoking questions for discussion at the end of each chapter similarly encourage a critical, problem based approach to the subject New to this edition Fully updated to cover all recent developments in the subject area, especially relating to the areas of bad character and hearsay evidence Accompanied by an Online Resource Centre featuring twice-annual updates to the text, a list of useful web links, and the supporting documents for the 'R v. Coke & Littleton' etc. fictitious cases (including audio material) Annotated lists of further reading at the end of each chapter highlight important sources for further study and encourage independent research Concise chapter summaries help to reinforce students' learning and provide a means to measure understanding 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 academic and practical treatments of the law of evidence, containing detailed academic analysis of the law alongside a wealth of practical information about how the law is applied in the courtroom.
The eleventh edition continues to feature detailed coverage of the seminal decisions of the Court of Appeal, interpreting the hearsay and character evidence provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 2003. It provides a clear analysis of how the law has developed in these crucial areas, and practical observations on how the new rules are being applied by trial courts. The book has been thoroughly updated and deals with many important decisions of the House of Lords and the Court of Appeal since publication of the last edition. There have been significant developments in almost every area of the law.
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 each chapter.
Murphy on Evidence first appeared in 1980 under the name A Practical Approach to Evidence, and its success in providing a readable and practical guide to the subject has been widely acknowledged, not only by law teachers and students, but also by the profession.
Online Resource Centre An Online Resource Centre, authored by Richard Glover of the University of Wolverhampton, accompanies this book, and features twice-yearly updates to the text, a list of web links and the supporting documents for the two fictitious cases.
Readership: Undergraduate or postgraduate students studying modules on the law of evidence on either the LLB or BVC.
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