| Unit name | Criminal Evidence: Theory and Practice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAWDM0094 |
| Credit points | 30 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Griffiths-Baker |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | University of Bristol Law School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit will provide a detailed analysis of the rules of evidence. In considering these rules we shall consider the balance between the interests of the state and the right of the individual to a fair trial. Areas covered will include; Introduction to general principles, Preparing for trial, Discretion to exclude evidence; Witnesses and oral testimony, Character evidence and the Human Rights Act, Hearsay and opinion evidence.
