Product Description
Principles of the Law of Evidence in Zambia (eBook)
Author: Kaaba. O Hatchard. J
Format: Digital
Principles of the Law of Evidence in Zambia is an authoritative text that provides a comprehensive, in-depth and thought-provoking account of the modern law of evidence in Zambia in both criminal and civil cases. It explores the challenge of protecting both the constitutional rights of accused persons and the interests of victims of crime, while guarding the public interest in maintaining an effective criminal justice system. Current law is critically analysed and recommendations are made for review and possible improvement.
The book also addresses new challenges that have arisen in the form of effective investigation and prosecution of offences such as corruption, money laundering, terrorism, drug trafficking and cybercrime.
Also discussed are the mechanisms for evidence-gathering from other countries and the admissibility of such evidence in the courts in Zambia, as well as the application and development of case law in Zambian courts. The law of evidence generates considerable case law and the book reflects the remarkable contribution the courts in Zambia have made to its application and development.
This engagingly written and well-structured work is a unique and invaluable addition to legal literature in Zambia. Principles of the Law of Evidence in Zambia is designed particularly for law undergraduates and those studying for their professional law exams. It is also an invaluable resource for law enforcement officers, legal practitioners, judges and magistrates, as well as policymakers and law reformers.
I commend the authors for writing ‘Principles of the Law of Evidence in Zambia’. In this book, the authors have gone far and wide to cover every aspect of evidence law…. The rich content of this book speaks volumes about the credentials of the authors. I am confident that a category of readers, particularly students of law, legal practitioners and adjudicators will find this book an invaluable tool.
The Hon Mr Justice Charles Kajimanga, Judge, Supreme Court of Zambia
Contents:
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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Law of Evidence
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Chapter 2: Evidence – the Key Concepts
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Chapter 3: Judicial Notice, Estoppel and Other Matters Not Requiring Proof
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Chapter 4: The Burden and Standard of Proof in Criminal Cases
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Chapter 5: The Burden and Standard of Proof in Civil Cases
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Chapter 6: Public Interest Immunity, Privilege and Confidentiality
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Chapter 7: Right to Consult a Lawyer and Legal Professional Privilege
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CHAPTER 8: Opinion Evidence
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CHAPTER 9: Corroboration
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CHAPTER 10: The Rule Against Hearsay and the Right to Confront One’s Accusers
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CHAPTER 11: Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay
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CHAPTER 12: Witnesses: Competence, Compellability and Related Matters
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CHAPTER 13: Examination of Witnesses
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CHAPTER 14: The Right to Silence and the Privilege Against Self-incrimination
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CHAPTER 15: Electronic Documents and Other Documents as Evidence
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CHAPTER 16: Identification Evidence
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CHAPTER 17: Character Evidence
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CHAPTER 18: Similar Fact Evidence
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CHAPTER 19: Confessions
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CHAPTER 20: Illegally or Unfairly Obtained Evidence and Abuse of Process
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CHAPTER 21: International Cooperation and Obtaining Evidence from Foreign States
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CHAPTER 22: Proof, Truth and Evidence: Jigsaws and Reforms
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Index
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