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Proof : Canadian rules of evidence

Atkinson, Paul 1953- (author.). Atkinson, Daniel (Lawyer), (contributor.).

Summary: A book specifically written for students and non-lawyers working in the justice system. Professor Paul Atkinson, an evidence teacher for over 30 years, explains in easy-to-understand language, the rules and principles of evidence in Canada, and how legal statutes and case precedents determine our evidence laws.

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ISBN: 9780433495703
ISBN: 0433495707
Physical Description: xiii, 265 pages ; 23 cm
print
Edition: Fourth edition.
Publisher: Toronto, Ontario : LexisNexis Canada, 2018.
Copyright: ©2018

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

The Canadian justice system and the most basic evidence concepts -- Evidence statutes -- Court cases you'll need to know -- Witnesses -- Opinion evidence and experts -- Character and similar fact evidence -- Hearsay -- Admissions, confessions and Charter protections against self-incrimination -- Search and seizure and section 8 of the Charter -- Other Charter rights and remedies -- Gathering and organizing evidence -- Some parting tips for investigators, advocates and witnesses.