Uniform evidence in Australia / by Richard Weinstein, John Anderson, Judith Marychurch, Naomi Wootton.

Chatswood, N.S.W. : LexisNexis Australia, 2024.

4th edition

201636

Australia. -- Evidence Act 1995.

New South Wales. -- Evidence Act 1995.

Tasmania. -- Evidence Act 2001.

Victoria. -- [Evidence Act 2008]

Australian Capital Territory. -- Evidence Act 2011.

Northern Territory. -- Evidence (National Uniform Legislation) Act.

Evidence (Law) -- Australia.

1. Preliminary

1.1. Formal matters

1.2. Application of this Act

2. Adducing evidence

2.1. Witnesses

2.2. Documents

2.3. Other evidence

3. Admissibility of evidence

3.1. Relevance

3.2. Hearsay

3.3. Opinion

3.4. Admissions

3.5. Evidence of judgments and convictions

3.6. Tendency and coincidence

3.7. Credibility

3.8. Character

3.9. Identification evidence

3.10. Privileges

3.11. Discretionary and mandatory exclusions

4. Proof

4.1. Standard of proof

4.2. Judicial notice

4.3. Facilitation of proof

4.4. Corroboration

4.5. Warnings and information

4.6. Ancillary provisions

5. Miscellaneous

5.1. Miscellaneous Provisions

5.2. Administrative Provisions.

This book contains a comprehensive multi-jurisdictional commentary and annotation to the uniform Evidence Acts, the prime source of evidence law in the Commonwealth, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. Its user-friendly approach combines commentary on the operation of the uniform Acts in each jurisdiction with a synthesis of the large body of cases, rules and related legislation. Understanding of the Acts’ operation and interpretation is further enhanced by reference to the common law principles that are enshrined in, replaced or supplemented by individual provisions. Commentary is extensively cross-referenced to other related provisions. Relevant practice notes, examples and a useful glossary are provided. Features: Commentary follows the legislative structure of the unform Evidence Acts ; Includes the legislation from all six uniform jurisdictions ; Clear, concise analysis with plentiful examples provides deep understanding of evidence principles ; Frequent cross-references to other relevant sections facilitates familiarity with the Evidence Act as a body of law, rather than each section in isolation. - Publisher's website.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780409357196

cxxvi, 1339 pages ; 24 cm