Principles of Evidence (Third Edition)

This third edition strikes a balance between the theory of the law of evidence and its practical application in a constitutional setting. Special attention is given to constitutional issues, the impact of these sections on the Anglo-South African law of evidence, and the extent to which some of them may be subject to constitutional challenges. Stock is also taken of the provisions of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 and the consequences of the repeal of s 66 of the Internal Security Act 74 of 1982.

Contents Include:

• Introduction to the law of evidence
• Admissibility of relevant evidence
• Exclusion of relevant evidence: Privilege
• Exclusion of relevant evidence: Unconstitutionally obtained evidence
• Hearsay
• Admissibility and proof of the contents of relevant detrimental statements
• Kinds of evidence and the presentation thereof
• Witness
• Proof without evidence
• Weight of evidence and standards and burdens of proof
• Appendices of relevant legislation
• Index