There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Welcome to Evidence. This module will cover the rules of evidence in both the criminal and civil courts. You will learn about the rules governing the admissibility of evidence, and the ways in which evidence can be used to influence a Sheriff, Judge, or jury. This is an area of law that has changed dramatically in the last 24 months, with significant real life consequences for all of us. This area of law is topical, changeable, and of significance to the everyday lives of Scotland's citizens. You will learn about the ways in which small amounts of evidence can be used in a case to produce huge consequences for those involved, and will come to understand how the courts and juries interpret this evidence.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically evaluate the Law of Evidence throughout the range of courts operating within the Scottish legal system.

LO2: Apply knowledge creatively to complex situations in order to provide arguable solutions to problems.

LO3: Construct and present relevant argument in written form.

LO4: Undertake independent research in areas of evidence not previously studied.