The Law of Evidence: Admissibility and Measures to Protect Defendants

This report discusses the admissibility of evidence in court proceedings and measures taken under English law to protect defendants from potential miscarriages of justice. It includes a case study and explores the rules and principles governing the admissibility of evidence, including direct evidence, hearsay evidence, and circumstantial evidence. The report also examines the rights of defendants during police interviews and the role of the judge in directing the jury.