LAW7040

Current issues in evidence (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Associate Professor Sue McNicol (Justice M. Weinberg of the Federal Court and Justice F. Vincent of the Victorian Court of Appeal will also participate in part of the unit).

Offered:
Not offered in 2004.

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this subject students should (1) understand the theoretical and practical obstacles to judicial proof of selected issues; (2) be able to identify; comprehend and discuss concepts of relevance, admissibility, probative value, prejudicial risk and facts in issue; (3) be equipped to undertake an analysis of a multi-issued problem, to identify relevant issues and to apply and comprehend exclusionary rules of evidence; and (4) be able to analyse critically the underlying issues in the adversary system of the disciplinary, protective and reliability principles and the concept of a fair trial.

Assessment: Either research assignments (3,500 words): 45% + Take-home examination (3,500 words): 45% + Class participation: 10% OR Two research assignments (3,500 words each), each worth 45% = total 90% + Class participation: 10%

Contact Hours: One 2-hour seminar per week