Evidence-The burden of proof

1. Introduction: In legal proceedings, whether civil or criminal, it is necessary to determine which party has the burden of proving the facts in issue and what standard of proof is required. The burden of proof is the obligation which ...

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Evidence-Confession

Confession: Do the courts pay insufficient attention to rectitude of decision when deciding whether to admit evidence that has been improperly obtained? 2004 ‘Save in the case of admissions and confessions and generally as to evidence obtained from the accused ...

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Evidence-Confession

1. Introduction: Confessions apart from English law has in the past been notoriously unwilling to acknowledge the case for excluding evidence which is obtained in a way which involves the police acting improperly or even illegally. The general rule is ...

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Evidence-ss41-43 of the YJCEA 1999

1. Introduction: The relevant provisions of the 1976 Act have now been repealed by ss41-43 of the YJCEA 1999. Section 41 (1) puts a significant restriction on the way the defence can conduct its case where the defendant is charged with ...

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Case Book of INTERNATIONAL LAW

  CASE NAME- The Charming Betsy case PARTIES- Murray Vs. The Charming Betsey YEAR- 1804 PRINCIPLE- · Charming Betsy canon is a principle of interpretation applied in interpreting national statutes, and general acts of congress. According to this canon, national ...

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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)

View With Charts And Images   1. Introduction: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is an alternative route for reaching a speedier and less-expensive mode of settlement of disputes. It includes mediation, settlement of disputes, arbitration and other ways that are voluntary and ...

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Case Book of INTERNATIONAL LAW

  View With Charts And Images   CASE NAME- The Charming Betsy case PARTIES- Murray Vs. The Charming Betsey YEAR- 1804 PRINCIPLE- · Charming Betsy canon is a principle of interpretation applied in interpreting national statutes, and general acts of congress. ...

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Cases of International law

  View With Charts And Images         CASE NAME- Charming Betsy case, 6 U.S. PARTIES- Murray vs. the Charming Betsy YEAR- 1804 PRINCIPLE- 1) Charming Betsy canon is a principle of interpretation applied in interpreting national statutes, and ...

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GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW

View With Charts And Images     Introduction International criminal law is an autonomous branch of law which deals with international crimes and the courts and tribunals set up to adjudicate cases in which persons have incurred international criminal responsibility. It ...

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