Evidence

Updated scientific chapters are now available in Expert Evidence - the resource for preparation and case presentation by litigation lawyers (both civil and criminal), forensic specialists and any expert engaged in investigations and hearings.

Insight into sections 4, 16, 26, 55, 59, 66, 69, 79, 81, 91, 97, 98, 101, 129, 131, 137, 140, 141, 165A and 190 of the Uniform Evidence Acts.

Insight into sections 20, 46, 55, 58, 65, 76, 79, 84, 87, 97, 110, 117, 120, 137, 138, 141, 165B and the Dictionary of the Uniform Evidence Acts.

Insight into sections 13, 18, 44, 46, 55, 59, 65, 66, 90, 97, 101, 125, 128A, 131, 164 and the Dictionary of the Uniform Evidence Acts with particular reference to competence and the lack of capacity, compellability in relation to spousal communications, evidence of a representation...

Insight into sections 13, 18, 78, 81, 97, 101, 110, 125, 128A and 137 of the Uniform Evidence Acts with particular reference to competence and the lack of capacity, the right to object to being compelled to give evidence, the exception with regards to lay opinions, the exceptions to...

The following Subtitles are now updated and available on Westlaw AU: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples 1.1 "Constitutional Status"; Bankruptcy 3.3 "Voluntary Bankruptcy"; Bankruptcy 3.15 "Compositions or Schemes after Commencement of Bankruptcy"; Bankruptcy 3.17 "Offences"...

The following Subtitles are now updated and available on Westlaw AU: Evidence 16.3 "Proof in Criminal Cases"; Human Rights 21.12 "Gender, Sexuality and Discrimination"; Intellectual Property 23.1 “Copyright” (Ch 7)

Insight into sections 20, 41, 55, 62, 81, 87, 117, 125 and 137 of the Uniform Evidence Acts with particular reference to the Weissensteiner inference, the change to the wording of s 41 of the Victorian Evidence Act regarding improper questions, evidence of post-offence conduct being...

Insight into sections 10, 38, 55, 59, 81, 87, 90, 97, 98, 101, 108A, 114, 125, 130, 136, 137, 138, 141 and 165 of the Uniform Evidence Acts with particular reference to the preservation of parliamentary privilege, the exceptions for admissions and related representations to the...

The following Subtitles are now updated and available on Westlaw AU: Update 336: Criminal Sentencing 12.12 "Sentencing of Children"; Real Property 28.10 "Licences"; Revenue Law 31.3 "Income from Property" Update 337: Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders 1.8 "Indigenous Cultural and...

Insight into sections 38, 46, 55, 57, 66, 69, 77, 91, 97, 98, 101, 108C, 128, 137, 140, 141, 160, 174 and 190 of the Uniform Evidence Acts with particular reference to unfavourable witnesses, the drawing of inferences suggested by a party that failed to cross-examine a witness...

Insight into sections 13, 37, 42, 79, 97, 98, 146 and 165 of the Uniform Evidence Acts with particular reference to the determination of competence at the time of the adduction of evidence, the giving of retrospective leave for leading questions, the two stage approach to disallow...