
The Law of Evidence in South Africa 2e ePub
Ebook
R630.95 (incl. VAT)
The Law of Evidence in South Africa: Basic Principles provides a clear, practical and innovative introduction to the law of evidence in South Africa. The text provides a straightforward approach to the law of evidence. It follows a logical sequence, commencing with general principles, followed by trial procedures and rules, then followed by methods of evaluating evidence and, finally, considering the application of exclusionary rules in context. Contemporary innovations in the law of evidence, such as polygraphs, voice-stress analysers and neurotechnology, are also discussed.
The text clarifies and explains a complex subject in a style that encourages understanding. Practical in its approach, it provides step-by-step guidance, with numerous case
illustrations and practical examples. The text is supported, in addition, by diagrams, and a comprehensive glossary that defines the terms and concepts which appear in the book.
The text clarifies and explains a complex subject in a style that encourages understanding. Practical in its approach, it provides step-by-step guidance, with numerous case
illustrations and practical examples. The text is supported, in addition, by diagrams, and a comprehensive glossary that defines the terms and concepts which appear in the book.
Features
- Several chapters are comprehensively revised, and new chapters are introduced.
- New material includes: A new, unique chapter that discusses the traditional rules of evidence which underpin African- and other indigenous systems of law, A new chapter that addresses the rapidly-developing area of electronic and cyber evidence.
- The second edition of the work is revised to present material in a logical, sequential and accessible manner that supports effective knowledge development.
- The explanatory material within the text is deepened, and conceptual diagrams are significantly expanded.
- Ancillary assessment material is enriched and expanded, to offer valuable teaching support.