Evidence of Bad Character
«Professor Spencer writes in an extremely clear and concise manner Practising criminal lawyers are...likely to take heart from the updating of this often-cited, and often-persuasive volume. It deals with a notoriously contentious area of English criminal procedure in a straightforward way and deserves to remain the authoritative work on this topic. Tomas Hamilton The Howard Journal of Criminal Justice Volume 53, No. 1 ...remains at the forefront of tackling this extremely important subject...this book is of a high and scholarly standard and the new edition is very welcome. Rob Jerrard Internet Law Book Reviews June 2009 It is easy to see why this book has such broad appeal. Spencer has a certain genius when it comes to bringing concision and clarity to material which others would most probably render lengthy and difficult...Spencer's work is an essential starting point for getting to grips with bad character evidence, and yet there remains plenty of scope for others to contribute their own arguments. Jonathan Rogers Criminal Law Review December 2009»
This is the second edition of John Spencer's now well established book which seeks to explain this complex area of law for the benefit of members of judges, criminal practitioners and academics teaching the law of evidence. Les mer
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This book, now updated to take into account a raft of new cases, offers a thorough analysis of the bad character provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 in the light of the way in which they have been interpreted by the courts From the reviews of the first edition: 'It is difficult to see how this complex legislation could be presented or explained more clearly...essential for all criminal practitioners.' Nigel Pascoe QC, Counsel '...a concise, highly portable and valuable little book.' Benedict Mills, New Law Journal '...a thorough and remarkably clear analysis of the bad character provisions...You can expect to see this book produced widely in court.' Andrew Keogh, Crimeline Updater '...the commentary is of a high and scholarly standard...It is small and light enough to be slipped into the case of travelling counsel, and is likely to be considered authoritative enough to be cited in court...should be required reading for counsel and the judiciary.' Jon Mack, Internet Law Book Reviews 'An outstanding account of a difficult topic in the law of evidence' Professor Andrew Choo, University of Warwick.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Hart Publishing
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 338
- ISBN
- 9781841139814
- Utgave
- 2. utg.
- Utgivelsesår
- 2009
- Format
- 23 x 16 cm
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«Professor Spencer writes in an extremely clear and concise manner Practising criminal lawyers are...likely to take heart from the updating of this often-cited, and often-persuasive volume. It deals with a notoriously contentious area of English criminal procedure in a straightforward way and deserves to remain the authoritative work on this topic. Tomas Hamilton The Howard Journal of Criminal Justice Volume 53, No. 1 ...remains at the forefront of tackling this extremely important subject...this book is of a high and scholarly standard and the new edition is very welcome. Rob Jerrard Internet Law Book Reviews June 2009 It is easy to see why this book has such broad appeal. Spencer has a certain genius when it comes to bringing concision and clarity to material which others would most probably render lengthy and difficult...Spencer's work is an essential starting point for getting to grips with bad character evidence, and yet there remains plenty of scope for others to contribute their own arguments. Jonathan Rogers Criminal Law Review December 2009»