College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Aspects of Evidence
Module LAW3072H for 2019/0
Module LAW3072H for 2019/0
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW3072H: Aspects of Evidence
This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.
Overview
NQF Level | 6 | ||
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Credits | 15 | ECTS Value | 15 |
Term(s) and duration | This module ran during term 2 (9 weeks) | ||
Academic staff | Mr Richard Edwards (Convenor) | ||
Pre-requisites | None | ||
Co-requisites | Criminal Law | ||
Available via distance learning | No |
The module is directed towards critical analysis of the exclusionary rules of evidence, of particular relevance to criminal trials. It aims to provide you with an understanding of the adversarial trial structure and its impact on the content of the law of evidence, particularly in the context of the criminal trial. It also aims to familiarise you with the content of some of the key exclusionary rules; to encourage you to identify and debate current issues within the law of evidence with confidence; and to apply the legal rules and principles within a critical framework.
Module created | October 2009 | Last revised | 10/01/2019 |
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