The Law of Evidence in South Africa

The Law of Evidence in South Africa: Basic Principles 2e provides a clear, practical and innovative introduction to the law of evidence in South Africa, offering explanations of complex principles in a manner that supports understanding and application.
The Law of Evidence in South Africa: Basic Principles 2e provides a clear, practical and innovative introduction to the law of evidence in South Africa, offering explanations of complex principles in a manner that supports understanding and application. The second edition of the text is structured to ensure greater coherence within the subject matter, and provides additional substance and clarity.

In addition, this edition includes new material which frames methods of truth verification within a multicultural context, drawing upon approaches to evidence presentation and dispute resolution within diverse societies. The text is directed at undergraduate modules in the law of evidence, within the LLB degree programme.

New to this edition: The text and features are revised and updated, to reflect relevant legal developments within the recent period; The second edition includes a new chapter which frames methods of truth verification within a multicultural context, drawing upon approaches to evidence presentation and dispute resolution within diverse societies; The text includes extensive new material that addresses the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002, and digital and computer-based forensic issues.

Content relating to methods of scientific truth verification is expanded to reflect the rapid technological developments within this field; The text structure is adjusted to ensure greater coherence within the subject matter; Certain areas of content now reflect additional substance to support clear explanation and understanding; To support educational outcomes, teaching and learning material is enriched and expanded.