Contents: Burden and standard of proof -- Competence and compellability -- Examination-in-chief -- Cross-examination -- Similar fact evidence -- The Character of the accused -- Corroboration and care warnings -- Identification evidence -- The Rule against hearsay -- The Common law exceptions -- Statutory exceptions in criminal law -- The Rule against hearsay: Civil cases -- Confessions -- Silence of the defendant -- Opinion evidence -- Use of previous judgements -- Public interest immunity and privilage.