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Evidence - LAWS814

This unit examines the principles and rules of evidence in civil and criminal proceedings under the uniform evidence legislation in New South Wales. Major topics include important aspects of proof, privilege and the adducing of testimonial, documentary and real evidence, as well as unreliable evidence. The principal areas of admissibility of evidence are also examined in detail, including relevance, hearsay and admissions, opinion evidence, tendency and coincidence evidence, credibility and character, as well as identification evidence.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:

S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day

S1 External - Session 1, External (On-campus dates: Compulsory)

Staff Contact(s): Mr Ilija Vickovich
Prerequisites:

LAWS813 Prerequisite Information

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Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Macquarie Law School

Faculty of Arts

Timetable Information

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