A concise guide to the law of evidence in Scotland
Now in its fifth edition, this is an invaluable study guide for students of Scots Law, showing how the law of evidence operates within Scotland. Providing up-to-date, concise and comprehensive coverage of the law of evidence, it is the ideal text for students who come new to the subject and for those preparing for exams in Scotland.
Whether for the student or practitioner, this guide offers an excellent resource for those wishing to refresh or update their knowledge according to the latest statutes. Summary sections of Essential Facts and Essential Cases allow readers to rapidly grasp and remember the key elements of the subject.
Key Features
. Covers everything you need to know for your Scots law evidence course
. Updated to take account of case law developments since the last edition
. Covers the Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2014, the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 and changes made to the law on vulnerable witnesses by the Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Act 2014 and the Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2019
James Chalmers is Regius Professor of Law at the University of Glasgow.

James Chalmers is Regius Professor of Law at the University of Glasgow. He is the co-author of Walker and Walker: The Law of Evidence in Scotland (4th edition, 2015).

Table of Cases

Table of Statutes

1. Introduction and Overview


2. Burdens and Standards of Proof


3. Presumptions


4. Sufficiency of Evidence: the Corroboration Rule


5. The Rule Against Hearsay


6. The 'Best Evidence Rule


7. Confessions and Statements Against Interest


8. Improperly Obtained Real and Documentary Evidence


9. Character and Collateral Evidence


10. Privilege


11. Opinion Evidence


12. Judicial Knowledge


13. Judicial Admissions


14. Res Judicata


15. Specialities of Witnesses


16. The Conduct of a Trial or Proof

Index