Principles of Evidence

Cod y Modiwl: LC26520
Teitl y Modiwl: Principles of Evidence
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Megan Talbot
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): LC36520
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu

Dulliau Asesu

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

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Identify, understand and explain main rules of evidence.
Understand theories and principles of evidentiary rules.
Understand practical application of evidentiary rules.
Utilize and apply evidentiary rules into practical courtroom scenarios.
Discuss evidentiary rules and their application.

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 will develop individual and group presentation and oral argument.
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 in seminars.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Seminar participation and exam will 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 exam.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Library and research skills are fundamental to preparation for seminars and exam and assessed work.

Nodau

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