The best-selling evidence textbook: clear, direct, and complete. The Modern Law of Evidence is an engaging and authoritative guide that provides concise and focused analysis of the theory behind the law as well as its practical application, with an emphasis on current debates. Key Features: - Provides an examination of the theory behind the law as well as its practical application, encouraging analytical thought on key debates - In-depth coverage of key topics found on evidence modules for any student studying for academic or professional qualifications New to this edition: - Covers all significant developments, including the Supreme Courts decision in Jones v Birmingham City Council confirming developments in relation to the civil standard of proof; R v W on the importance of the demeanour of witnesses; R v Lake on emotional distress, previous statements of witnesses, and judicial interventions; R v Inglis on the admissibility of hearsay in the interests of justice; R v Kadir on multiple hearsay; Henderson v Ross on waiver of privilege; R v AAM on the admissibility of evidence of coercive and controlling behaviour; R v AAD on expert evidence of human trafficking; and many more. - Draws on a wealth of new academic articles and other works of scholarship Digital formats and resources: The fifteenth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, including on Law Trove.