BLAW3015

BLAW3015: Evidence

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Which units require BLAW3015?

BLAW3015 is a prerequisite for 2 units.

What is BLAW3015 about?

This unit covers the rules of evidence as applied in Western Australian and Federal criminal and civil jurisdictions. Fundamental concepts relating to the adversarial system including the role of the advocate, ethical issues, the burden of proof and judicial discretion are considered. The unit also examines the various means of proof: oral testimony, documents and real evidence. Emphasis is placed on the trial process - competence and compellability, examination of witnesses generally, and of particular witnesses whose evidence may require an appreciation of gender and cultural differences. The skill of adducing evidence and making objections to evidence will be developed within the context of the trial process. Exclusionary rules such as hearsay, character and similar fact evidence and opinion evidence and their exceptions are considered in depth.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours4 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaCurtin Law School (1345)

Field of Education090901 Business and Commercial Law

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How this unit is taught

Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Tutorial1 x 2 hours weekly

Prerequisites

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