Faculty of Law Law of Evidence

Objectives At the end of this course you should be able to: Understand the meaning and basic concepts of the law of evidence determine what facts may or may not be proved in a court of law Classify the forms of Evidence identify carries the burden of proof

Contents of the subject/ chapters General introduction to law of Evidence Relevance and admissibility of evidence Facts which need not be proven by evidence Estoppel Burden and standard of proof 1. witness 2. confession 3. documentary 4. hearsay evidence 5. evidence of character 6. opinion evidence Corroboration Privileges and public policy

Course assessment Midterm exam 30% Final exam 50% Quiz 7% Individual activity 5% Team work activity 8%

Course methods Lectures discussions students’ activity Law and practice of evidence in Kenya, Kyalo Mbolbu, 2013, Kampala-Uganda. Study on Somali Civil and criminal Procedure as well as Civil Code

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