Principles of Evidence

Cod y Modiwl: LC36520
Teitl y Modiwl: Principles of Evidence
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2025/2026
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Megan Talbot
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): LC26520
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Sam Poyser; Mrs Lauren Harvey; Miss Demi John

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Essay: 2000 Words	50%
Arholiad Semester	Unseen Examination: 2 Awr	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: 2000 Words	50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Unseen Examination: 2 Awr	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Identify, explain and analyse critically main rules/law of evidence.
Understand and evaluate critically the theories, concepts and principles underlying the rules of evidence.
Utilize and apply evidentiary rules in practical scenarios.
Critically assess and evaluate evidentiary rules and their practical application.
Provide evidence of a detailed evaluation of evidentiary rules in terms of equitable application of justice.

Disgrifiad cryno

The law of evidence governs the methods by which matters may be proved within the criminal legal process. The module covers the rules of criminal evidence in England and Wales.

Cynnwys

The module considers key concepts of evidence, including but not limited to: burden/standard of proof, character, hearsay, witness testimony, expert evidence, confession evidence, identification, improperly obtained evidence.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Seminar discussions/activities develop individual and group presentation and oral argument + courtroom scenarios.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Recommended topic for any considering working in criminal practice/criminal justice system.
Datrys Problemau	Seminar discussion/preparation and debate
Gwaith Tim	Group activities and discussion.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Seminar participation and exam preparation develop different aspects of academic research, from understanding and referencing sources through the dissemination of ideas to others orally, and developing written communication skills.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Reading and understanding legal materials particular to the law of evidence.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Research and preparation for seminars and assessments
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Library and research skills are fundamental to preparation for seminars and assessed work.

Nodau

Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cydymffurfio a FfCChC Lefel 6