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Shortlisted for DSBA Law Book of the Year Award 2020Evidence in Criminal Trials is the first Irish textbook devoted exclusively to the subject of criminal evidence. This popular title provides comprehensive, detailed coverage of law and practice on the admissibility of evidence, the presentation of evidence in court and the pre-trial gathering and disclosure of evidence. The work combines analysis of traditional evidentiary doctrine with discussion of its application in practice and takes account of policy development and reform. The subject of evidence is discussed in the broader context of fundamental rights protection under the Constitution, the ECHR and EU law. This updated and extended second edition captures the many significant changes in the law of criminal evidence in recent years. The role of vulnerable witnesses in court proceedings is explored in new chapters on children and vulnerable adults, complainants in sexual offence trials, and victims of crime. The landmark Supreme Court decision in DPP v JC is analysed in an extended chapter on unlawfully obtained evidence and important case law developments relating to confessions and the right to silence are discussed in a detailed chapter on pre-trial interviews with suspects. Other chapters explore the case law of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal on testimony, corroboration, technological evidence, privilege and disclosure. The Law Reform Commission''s recommendations in its 2016 Report on Consolidation and Reform of Aspects of the Law of Evidence are considered in the book''s discussion of hearsay and expert evidence. This book will appeal to individuals working and studying in the areas of criminal law and evidence. It will be essential reading for legal practitioners, academics and law students and it will be of interest to others engaged with criminal justice and the court system.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional''s Irish Criminal Law online service.

Shortlisted for DSBA Law Book of the Year Award 2020Evidence in Criminal Trials is the first Irish textbook devoted exclusively to the subject of criminal evidence. This popular title provides comprehensive, detailed coverage of law and practice on the admissibility of evidence, the presentation of evidence in court and the pre-trial gathering and disclosure of evidence. The work combines analysis of traditional evidentiary doctrine with discussion of its application in practice and takes account of policy development and reform. The subject of evidence is discussed in the broader context of fundamental rights protection under the Constitution, the ECHR and EU law. This updated and extended second edition captures the many significant changes in the law of criminal evidence in recent years. The role of vulnerable witnesses in court proceedings is explored in new chapters on children and vulnerable adults, complainants in sexual offence trials, and victims of crime. The landmark Supreme Court decision in DPP v JC is analysed in an extended chapter on unlawfully obtained evidence and important case law developments relating to confessions and the right to silence are discussed in a detailed chapter on pre-trial interviews with suspects. Other chapters explore the case law of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal on testimony, corroboration, technological evidence, privilege and disclosure. The Law Reform Commission''s recommendations in its 2016 Report on Consolidation and Reform of Aspects of the Law of Evidence are considered in the book''s discussion of hearsay and expert evidence. This book will appeal to individuals working and studying in the areas of criminal law and evidence. It will be essential reading for legal practitioners, academics and law students and it will be of interest to others engaged with criminal justice and the court system.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional''s Irish Criminal Law online service.

Shortlisted for DSBA Law Book of the Year Award 2020Evidence in Criminal Trials is the only Irish textbook devoted exclusively to the subject of criminal evidence. It provides extensive coverage of law and practice on the admissibility of evidence, the presentation of evidence in court and the pre-trial gathering and disclosure of evidence. The work combines analysis of traditional evidentiary doctrine with discussion of its application in practice and takes account of policy development and reform. The subject of evidence is discussed in the broader context of fundamental rights protection under the Constitution, the ECHR and EU law.This updated and extended third edition captures the many significant changes in the law of criminal evidence in recent years, including in the areas of:- Evidence generated through use of technology: eg CCTV, mobile phones, social media;- Garda custody- Vulnerable witnessesKey legislation and cases examined include:- DPP v JD [2022] IESC 39 (right to silence)- DPP v Behan [2022] IESC 23 (search warrants)- DPP v Hannaway [2021] IESC 31 (surveillance)- DPP v Quirke [2023] IESC 5 and [2023] IESC 20 (computer evidence/unconstitutionally obtained evidence)- DPP v McAreavey and Smyth [2022] IECA 182; DPP v Dwyer [2023] IECA 70 (mobile phone evidence) - Criminal Procedure Act 2021 (introduction of preliminary hearings)- Garda S och na (Powers) Bill 2021 (right to legal representation during garda detention)- Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 (anonymity of witnesses, certificate evidence)- Garda S och na (Recording Devices) Bill 2022 (bodycam evidence)This book will appeal to individuals working and studying in the areas of criminal law and evidence. It will be essential reading for legal practitioners, academics and law students and it will be of interest to others engaged with criminal justice and the court system.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Irish Criminal Law online service.

Shortlisted for DSBA Law Book of the Year Award 2020Evidence in Criminal Trials is the only Irish textbook devoted exclusively to the subject of criminal evidence. It provides extensive coverage of law and practice on the admissibility of evidence, the presentation of evidence in court and the pre-trial gathering and disclosure of evidence. The work combines analysis of traditional evidentiary doctrine with discussion of its application in practice and takes account of policy development and reform. The subject of evidence is discussed in the broader context of fundamental rights protection under the Constitution, the ECHR and EU law.This updated and extended third edition captures the many significant changes in the law of criminal evidence in recent years, including in the areas of:- Evidence generated through use of technology: eg CCTV, mobile phones, social media;- Garda custody- Vulnerable witnessesKey legislation and cases examined include:- DPP v JD [2022] IESC 39 (right to silence)- DPP v Behan [2022] IESC 23 (search warrants)- DPP v Hannaway [2021] IESC 31 (surveillance)- DPP v Quirke [2023] IESC 5 and [2023] IESC 20 (computer evidence/unconstitutionally obtained evidence)- DPP v McAreavey and Smyth [2022] IECA 182; DPP v Dwyer [2023] IECA 70 (mobile phone evidence) - Criminal Procedure Act 2021 (introduction of preliminary hearings)- Garda S och na (Powers) Bill 2021 (right to legal representation during garda detention)- Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 (anonymity of witnesses, certificate evidence)- Garda S och na (Recording Devices) Bill 2022 (bodycam evidence)This book will appeal to individuals working and studying in the areas of criminal law and evidence. It will be essential reading for legal practitioners, academics and law students and it will be of interest to others engaged with criminal justice and the court system.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Irish Criminal Law online service.

Evidence in Criminal Trials is a new Irish legal title providing a comprehensive, dedicated examination of the subject and covers the vast majority of issues addressed in law school courses on evidence.It is the only evidence title on the market that deals with international developments regarding criminal evidence and electronic disclosure and is written by one of the leading academics in this field, in conjunction with na N Raifeartaigh, one of the most renowned criminal barristers in the jurisdiction.The law of evidence comprises the rules which govern the presentation of facts and proof in proceedings before a court. It is a subject of enormous importance to both practitioners and students. Over the past 20-30 years, Irish law in this area has increasingly diverged from UK law, making UK texts decreasingly useful to Irish practitioners and students.Contents includes:Introduction:The nature of evidence; The trial setting; The Constitution; The ECHR; Key evidentiary concepts; Means of proof; Burdens and standards of proof; International developments;Disclosure:Introduction; Material relied on as part of the prosecution case; Material not relied on as part of the prosecution case; Material in the possession of third parties; Procedural mechanisms; Electronic disclosure; Defence disclosure; The duty to seek out and preserve evidence;Privilege:Introduction; The privilege against self incrimination; Informer privilege; Public interest privilege; Private privileges;Testimony:Introduction; Examination-in-chief; Cross-examination; Re-examination; Special measures; Previous witness statements;Particular Witnesses:The accused; The spouse of the accused; Children; Complainants in trials for sexual offences; Children; Persons with cognitive impairment; Accomplices; Intimidated witnesses; Eyewitnesses; Heads of State and diplomats;Expert Evidence:Admissibility; Weight; The duties of the expert; The reliability of expert evidence; Governance and reform;Custodial Statements and Silence:The custodial setting; Constitutional rights; Statements; Silence;Evidence Other than Testimony:Introduction; Documentary evidence; Real evidence; Scientific and Technical Evidence; Surveillance evidence;Hearsay:Hearsay defined; Out of court statements; Probative purposes; Exceptions to the rule; The ECHR; Reform;Unlawfully Obtained Evidence:Introduction; The development of the exclusionary rule; Conscious and deliberate breach; Causative link; Extraordinary excusing circumstances; Illegally obtained evidence; Reform