Hong Kong Evidence Casebook

Abstract

"A good casebook is one which, in my view, skillfully blends extracts with intelligent commentary, allows extracts to 'speak for themselves' where appropriate, and engages and stimulates its users. These qualities are all on display in good measure in Simon Young's new Hong Kong Evidence Casebook." --- Andrew L T Choo, Professor of Law, Brunel University, Barrister, Matrix Chambers

Since 1997, the law of evidence has been one area which has received a great deal of attention from Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal. The Court has not shied away from articulating doctrines that depart from English authorities.

Hong Kong Evidence Casebook is the first attempt to capture this uniqueness in a collection of cases, statutory materials, and commentary summarising the fundamental principles of evidentiary rules and trial procedures. The Casebook collects the major Court of Final Appeal decisions together with leading evidence cases and commentary from around the world.

The topics covered include: basic principles of admissibility and exclusion, competence and compellability, admissibility of prior statements, the collateral finality rule, warnings for special witnesses, hearsay, confessions, character evidence, expert opinion evidence and legal professional privilege.

Students and young practicing lawyers will find the Casebook an indispensable guide to be used in the home, office and courtroom. Keep on top of the fundamentals!