evidence

Question 1

how does the law manage evidence

Answer 1

general ability to exclude unfair evidence (PACE)
exclusion- priviledged info, opinions
special admissibility rules- hearsay, confessions
special jury direction

Question 2

evidence cases

Answer 2

usually appeals
is conviction unsafe?
probative v prejudicial

Question 3

case example

Answer 3

entrapment (not a defence)
r v loosely- name given as source for drugs in pub
moore- cheap goods in exchange for cocaine to undercover cop

Question 4

experts

Answer 4

r v turner- provocation of murder
psychiatrist not needed to explain ordinary knowledge

Question 5

who is an expert

Answer 5

evidence should not be given by anyone unqualifed or an amatuer
r v silverlock- amateur graphologist
r v hodges- ppolice officer with years of experience

Question 6

criminal procedure rule

Answer 6

factors of reliable expert opinions:
quality of data, validity of method, explains inferences, takes into account precision, reviewd by others

Question 7

white v crown prosecution service

Answer 7

magistrate expert on identifying magic mushrooms
no sources sited
conviction unsafe due to this ‘expert’