This unit examines the law of evidence of Western Australia. It covers the functions of the judge and jury; the principles and rules relating to the burden of proof, the means of proof and the admissibility of evidence. Relevant comparisons are drawn with the law of evidence in other Australian states and abroad. Reference is also made to the Evidence Act 1995 (Commonwealth). -- Course Website
Instructor: Assistant Professor Kate Offer and Associate Professor Stella Tarrant
Prerequisites: LAWS1130 Legal Process, LAWS1105 Criminal Law I and LAWS1106 Criminal Law II
