Criminal Evidence and Procedure, 5th edition
Whether you are a student of Scots Law approaching criminal evidence and procedure as part of your LLB law degree, or as part of your Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, or a practitioner needing a quick reference guide, Criminal Evidence and Procedure, 5th edition covers all of the essentials.
Alastair N. Brown draws on his extensive experience in practice to present a clear and up-to-date overview of the subject. He takes into account the new decisions issued by the High Court of Justiciary and the Sheriff Appeal Court, which have clarified key aspects of criminal evidence and procedure. The textbook also considers the Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023 and the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill.
Furthermore, it reflects the changes made in relation to what constitutes corroboration by the High Court in Reference by His Majesty's Advocate v CLB 2023 SCCR 340.
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Whether you are a student of Scots Law approaching criminal evidence and procedure as part of your LLB law degree, or as part of your Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, or a practitioner needing a quick reference guide, Criminal Evidence and Procedure, 5th edition covers all of the essentials.
Alastair N. Brown draws on his extensive experience in practice to present a clear and up-to-date overview of the subject. He takes into account the new decisions issued by the High Court of Justiciary and the Sheriff Appeal Court, which have clarified key aspects of criminal evidence and procedure. The textbook also considers the Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023 and the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill.
Furthermore, it reflects the changes made in relation to what constitutes corroboration by the High Court in Reference by His Majesty's Advocate v CLB 2023 SCCR 340.
