Part 4

Question 1

4 fundamental principles of evidence law

Answer 1

Relevance
Reliability
Unfairness
Public interest

Question 2

Burden of proof

Answer 2

Whoever asserts something must prove it
In criminals case burden of proof is with prosecution
Must prove every element beyond reasonable doubt and destroy any defence raised.

Question 3

Veracity considerations

Answer 3

Any previous inconsistent statements
Bias on the part of the person
A motive on the part of the person to be untruthful
The person is convicted of 1 or more offences that indicate a propensity for dishonesty and lack of veracity

Question 4

Circumstantial evidence

Answer 4

Is a fact that by inference can prove another fact in issue