A superbly clear, direct, and detailed explanation of the rules that underpin the law of evidence. The Modern Law of Evidence is a lucid, engaging, and authoritative guide to this fascinating area of study. Straightforward and practical in approach, it also provides concise and focused analysis of the theory behind the law, with an emphasis on recent discussion and current debates. The Modern Law of Evidence is an ideal text for undergraduate and postgraduate students, including students studying on the Bar Professional Training Course and Legal Practice Course. It is also an authoritative reference point for practitioners and judges, having been cited with approval by appellate courts in the UK and Commonwealth.

The Modern Law of Evidence is a best-selling and indispensable guide for students studying the contemporary law of evidence. The twelfth edition examines the theory behind the law as well as its practical application, with emphasis on current debates.

The overall package is such as to make The Modern Law of Evidence an obvious choice as the recommended text for any Evidence course, whether professional, undergraduate or postgraduate. This is the case, despite the number of textbooks covering the subject. John Sprack, The Law Teacher