Modiwl SXL-3148:
Expert Evidence in Court
Ffeithiau’r Modiwl
Rhedir gan School of Law
10 Credyd neu 5 Credyd ECTS
Semester 2
Trefnydd: Dr John Olsson
Amcanion cyffredinol
This module focuses on the role of the expert witness in the England and Wales jurisdiction, although the principles apply to expert evidence in common law jurisdictions generally, and these are largely compatible with the requirements of experts in the other UK jurisdictions and the Republic of Ireland. The expert has duties to both the court and to those who commission work from him. Slightly different rules apply depending on whether the case is a civil claim, a family law case, or a criminal prosecution. Knowledge of standards of expert evidence such as the Daubert standard and the Frye standard. Cognitive bias.
Cynnwys cwrs
The centrality of expert evidence in modern civil and criminal litigation. The origin of expert evidence in courts. The growth of expertise in the last thirty years. The duty of the expert to the court, the duty of the expert to the professional and lay clients. The ethics of giving expert evidence, including ethical dilemmas. Procedural matters regarding expert evidence. Statute and case law relating to expert evidence. How courts evaluate the acceptability of expert evidence. Admissibility of hearsay evidence in the context of expert evidence. The ‘instruction’ of experts. Experts’ continuing duty to courts. Expert witness training. The ethics of contact between experts and lawyers / police officers. The ethics of research in the expert witness context.
Meini Prawf
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In addition to the above, needs to display an understanding of the key ethical questions for experts and how they approach the task of giving ethical evidence, including the handling of ethical dilemmas. Ability to think about the difficulties of answering questions under cross examination and the limitations this poses on the expert’s task of assisting the court. An understanding of the question of objectivity in the expert.
ardderchog
In addition to the above, needs to display a mastery of the specialised field of expert evidence, and having a systematic knowledge of the structure of expert evidence in a case. In addition, understanding the context of expert evidence within the framework of a prosecution, or civil, or family case. Ability to research into questions relating to expert neutrality, impartiality and objectivity and to assess how the litigation process can undermine the expert’s objectivity. A more advanced understanding of techniques, methodology and ways of appraising courtroom discourse techniques. Must be able to evaluate contributions of courtroom participants, research inventively and originally into these questions and be able to apply research knowledge to the task. An ability to evaluate scholarship in the field, in addition to showing a conceptual understanding of the field.
trothwy
Displays ability to understand, within the context of having a specialised knowledge, the basics of expert evidence, and an awareness of how an expert should approach the task of giving evidence. Ability to research and apply research knowledge to the task showing a developed understanding of the techniques used in Ability to research and apply research knowledge to the task showing a developed understanding of the techniques used in the giving and questioning of expert evidence, and an ability to understand and evaluate the scholarship in the field. Understanding the need for expert objectivity.
Canlyniad dysgu
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Develop an understanding of the principles of expert evidence and the ethical questions surrounding expert evidence.
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Understand the effect of expert evidence on the outcome of a case.
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Gain knowledge of how lawyers are able to undermine expert evidence in order to promote their own case.
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Understand, analyse and evaluate the role of expert evidence, and the procedures in UK courts of admitting expert evidence.
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Understand and analyse key concepts in relation to expert evidence, especially in relation to the expert’s duty to the court.
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Analyse and evaluate how judges and juries respond to expert evidence in the courtroom.
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Understand courtroom procedures relating to expert evidence.
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Understanding judicial intervention in the giving of oral expert evidence.
Dulliau asesu
Math | Enw | Disgrifiad | Pwysau |
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Written assignment | 100 |
Strategaeth addysgu a dysgu
Oriau | ||
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Private study | 78 | |
Seminar | The teaching strategy will consist of 11 x 2 hour seminars. For each session, students will be expected to have prepared essential reading together with any special assignments given for that particular class. Essential preparatory readings will be notified to students in advance or provided in advance of class. |
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Sgiliau Trosglwyddadwy
- Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
- Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
- Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
- Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
- Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
- Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
- Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
- Dadl - Gallu cyflwyno, trafod a chyfiawnhau barn neu lwybr gweithredu, naill ai gydag unigolyn neu mewn grwˆp ehangach
- Hunanymwybyddiaeth & Ystyried - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch cryfderau, gwendidau, nodau ac amcanion eich hun. Gallu adolygu ,cloriannu a myfyrio'n rheolaidd ar eich perfformiad eich hun ac eraill.
Adnoddau
Goblygiadau o ran adnoddau ar gyfer myfyrwyr
Redmayne, M. 2001. Expert Evidence and Criminal Justice. Oxford: Oxford University Press. James, M., and Hodgkinson, T. 2006. Expert Evidence: Law and Practice. Andover, Hants: Sweet and Maxwell.
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