EVIDENCE

Course Code

LS 3002

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Mrs M Ross

Pre-requisites

(1) Available only to LLB students in Programme Year 3 or above or graduates on the two year degree, except with the permission of the Head of School. (2) LS 1011.

Overview

This course provides a basic introduction to the Law of Evidence in Scotland. It covers sufficiency of evidence, categorisation of evidence, hearsay, relevancy, competency, conduct of inquiry, judicial knowledge, judicial admissions, confessions, standard and onus of proof and presumptions.

Structure

3 lectures per week and 1 tutorial per fortnight.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (100%).

Resit: 1 two-hour examination (100%).