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Index: p. 667-685

Introduction to the law of evidence -- The language of the law of evidence -- The judicial function in the law of evidence -- The burden and standard of proof -- Character evidence I : character evidence generally; in civil cases; evidence of bad character -- Character evidence II : evidence of bad character; The Criminal Justice Act 2003 -- Section 101 : evidence of bad character of accused -- Section 100 : evidence of bad character of persons other than accused -- Safeguards under criminal Justice Act 2003 -- Other statutory provisions dealing with bad character -- The rule against hearsay I : scope and working of the rule -- The rule against hearsay II : common law and statutory rules -- The rule against hearsay III : admissions and confessions -- The rule against hearsay IV : the accused's denials and silence -- Public interest immunity and privilege I : public interest immunity -- Public interest immunity and privilege II : privilege -- Witnesses : competence and compellability ; oaths and affirmations -- Documentary and real evidence -- The Queen v Coke ; the Queen v Littleton ; Blackstone v Coke.