James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2005

LA3004 - Evidence

Credit points: 03
Year: 2005
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by:

Available to level 3 LLB students or combined degree students.

The key principles of the law of Evidence in criminal and civil proceedings with particular reference to burden and standard of proof, function of judge and jury, relevance and admissibility, judicial discretion, admissions, hearsay, confessions, circumstantial evidence, similar fact evidence, photographs and tape-recordings, business records, corroboration and privilege.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:Level 2 LA subjects

Availabilities

, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Chris Davies
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours
    Assessment: (70%); (30%).

    , , Study Period 2
    Census Date 31-Aug-2005
    Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Chris Davies
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours
      Assessment: (70%); (30%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.