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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines the law of evidence in Western Australia, examining provisions of the Western Australian Evidence Act 1906 and the Commonwealth Evidence Act 1995. Students will be introduced to the rules relating to relevant and admissible evidence as a means to resolve facts and issues at trial. The unit will examine the rules relating to the competence and compellability of witnesses, the rule against hearsay, similar fact evidence, and the right against self-incrimination. Particular focus on the fairness of adversarial litigation and reforms to substantive evidence will be given.
Students must have passed LAW1214.
Unit was previously coded LAW560F, LAW5705.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Online students access the online learning environment in Blackboard. Regular online access is required. Students will require a headset with microphone for online participation and exercises. Students will be guided through the rules of evidence and practise how those rules apply in weekly tutorial exercises. All students will be assessed in a real time exercise on a simulated in Court evidence exercise. Off-campus students will conduct the same exercise over the internet.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tutorial Presentation | Tutorials - participation | 10% |
| Performance | Court appearance as Counsel and written outline of argument. | 30% |
| Assignment | End of semester assignment | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Online tutorial participation | 10% |
| Performance | Court appearance as Counsel and written outline of argument. | 30% |
| Assignment | End of semester assignment | 60% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines the law of evidence in Western Australia, examining provisions of the Western Australian Evidence Act 1906 and the Commonwealth Evidence Act 1995. Students will be introduced to the rules relating to relevant and admissible evidence as a means to resolve facts and issues at trial. The unit will examine the rules relating to the competence and compellability of witnesses, the rule against hearsay, similar fact evidence, and the right against self-incrimination. Particular focus on the fairness of adversarial litigation and reforms to substantive evidence will be given.
Students must have passed LAW1214.
Unit was previously coded LAW560F, LAW5705.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Online students access the online learning environment in Blackboard. Regular online access is required. Students will require a headset with microphone for online participation and exercises. Students will be guided through the rules of evidence and practise how those rules apply in weekly tutorial exercises. All students will be assessed in a real time exercise on a simulated in Court evidence exercise. Off-campus students will conduct the same exercise over the internet.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tutorial Presentation | Tutorials - participation | 10% |
| Performance | Court appearance as Counsel and written outline of argument. | 30% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Examination | FINAL EXAMINATION | 60% |
| Participation | Online tutorial participation | 10% |
| Performance | Court appearance as Counsel and written outline of argument. | 30% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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