Scottish Evidence Law Essentials

James Chalmers is Regius Professor of Law at the University of Glasgow. He is the co-author of Walker and Walker: The Law of Evidence in Scotland (4th edition, 2015).

• Table of CasesTable of StatutesIntroduction and Overview Burdens and Standards of Proof Presumptions Sufficiency of Evidence: the Corroboration Rule The Rule Against Hearsay The 'Best Evidence Rule Confessions and Statements Against Interest Improperly Obtained Real and Documentary Evidence Character and Collateral Evidence Privilege Opinion Evidence Judicial Knowledge Judicial Admissions Res Judicata Specialities of Witnesses The Conduct of a Trial or Proof Index