Evidence

• • Introduction
  • Relevance
  • Competence and compellability
  • Examination of witnesses
  • Character and credibility of the accused
  • Tendency / co-incidence evidence
  • Opinion Evidence
  • Hearsay
  • Right to silence / Admissions
  • Illegally or improperly obtained evidence
  • Privileges

• Study resources

  • Online materials

    • Audio-Video streaming

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

• RMI-OJD110-Introduction to the Australian Legal System and Legal Methods

Special requirements

No special requirements

This subject examines legal issues arising from the application of the rules of evidence, and considers the introduction of uniform evidence laws in Australia, with a particular focus on Victoria. The subject includes a moot where you will engage with advocacy skills, work in teams and reflect on legal practice.

This subject provides you with a capstone experience, which will give you the opportunity to integrate, critically reflect on and consolidate what you have learnt in your program.

• Memo of Advice (25%)
• Open Book Invigilated Exam (50%)
• Moot Court (25%)