Courses & Units
Evidence LAW422
Hobart
Compulsory unit
Introduction
This course imparts a basic understanding of the principles and rules relating to the law of evidence in both criminal and civil proceedings. It aims to develop an appreciation of the determinative role that the rules of evidence can have on the course and outcomes of trials and it encourages students' critical appraisal of the evidential rules governing formal proceedings. Studies cover: the nature of evidence, basic evidential concepts, classifications of evidence, obtaining evidence, mechanisms for dealing with unreliable evidence and the major exclusionary rules including the hearsay rule, the opinion evidence rule, the credibility rule and rules relating to tendency and coincidence evidence.
Summary
| Unit name | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAW422 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | Faculty of Law School of Law |
| Discipline | School of Law |
| Teaching staff | K Cashman |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 23/2/2015 | 23/3/2015 | 13/4/2015 | 29/5/2015 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2015 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2015 will be available from the 1st October 2014.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015: $769.00 | 2015: $1,486.00 | 091101 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
- Pre-requisites: Either LAW221, LAW222, LAW223, LAW224, LAW225, LAW226, LAW204, LAW205, LAW305, LAW306, LAW307, LAW323, LAW324 OR LAW250, LAW251, LAW252, LAW253, LAW254, LAW255, LAW256, LAW204, LAW305, LAW351, LAW352, LAW353, LAW354.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Two two-hour seminars per week. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Court report - 20%, Mid-term test - 20%, Class participation - 20%, Final Examination - 40% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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