Uniform Evidence

Uniform Evidence, fourth edition, introduces the uniform evidence legislation as implemented by the Commonwealth, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, Norfolk Island, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory, and which is proposed for introduction in Western Australia. It illustrates the practical applications of evidence law with recent case examples and provides in-depth analysis and commentary to help readers explore the underlying principles of evidence law. New to this Edition • Updated to reflect all amendments to the uniform evidence legislation • Incorporates significant new cases on illegally obtained evidence, joint trials and expert evidence • Addresses reforms concerning tendency evidence in child sexual abuse cases • Chapters updated and restructured in response to the latest developments, including: o Witnesses, including alternative arrangements for testifying o Post-offence conduct of the accused and of complainants o Warnings and instructions, including restrictions on judicial comments

Jeremy Gans is a Professor in the Melbourne Law School at the University of Melbourne. Andrew Palmer is a Judge of the County Court of Victoria. Andrew Roberts is a Professor in the Melbourne Law School at the University of Melbourne.