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Evidence
Last Updated Date: 3 June 2022
8 Credits, Semester 1
Course Description:
This course seeks to impart knowledge of major rules and doctrines of evidence law. Students are expected to achieve competency in the application of those rules and doctrines and to acquire a critical understanding of the underlying assumptions, principles, policies and rationales. Coverage includes rules on admissibility of evidence, exclusionary discretion, privileged communication, right of silence and burdens and standards of proof.
Course Convenor: Prof Ho Hock Lai
Co-teacher(s): Emeritus Prof Chin Tet Yung; A/P Jean Ho; As/P Benny Tan; Mr Tan Ming Ren; Ms Winona Kang & Mr Emmanuel Aw
Module Codes: LCJ5011
Contact Hours: One 3 hr lecture + One 3-hr tutorial
Workload: 6 hours
Mode of Assessment: Class Presentation & Performance - 20%; Final Exam - 80%
Preclusions: Nil
Prerequisites: Year 1 Law Compulsory modules:
LCJ5003 Law of Contract; LCJ5004 Law of Torts; LCJ5001 Criminal Law; LCJ5016 Legal Analysis, Research & Communication; LCJ5025 Singapore Law In Context; LCJ5002 Introduction to Legal Theory
Examination Date: Monday, 21 November 2022 (AM)
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