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Definition of Evidence

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Evidence :

That which tends to prove the existence or nonexistence of some fact. It may consist of *testimony, *documentary evidence, *real evidence, and, when admissible, *hearsay evidence. The law of evidence comprises all the rules governing the presentation of facts and proof in proceedings before a court, including in particular the rules governing the *admissibility of evidence and the *exclusionary rules.

See also circumstantial evidence; conclusive evidence; direct evidence; extrinsic evidence; primary evidence; secondary evidence; video evidence.

The judicial function in the law of evidence

There is a main entry about this section ( The judicial function in the law of evidence ) in the Encyclopedia.

The burden and standard of proof

There is a main entry about this section ( The burden and standard of proof ) in the Encyclopedia.

Character evidence I: character evidence generally; in civil cases; evidence of good character

There is a main entry about this section ( Character evidence I: character evidence generally; in civil cases; evidence of good character ) in the Encyclopedia.

Character evidence II: evidence of bad character

There is a main entry about this section ( Character evidence II: evidence of bad character ) in the Encyclopedia.

The rule against hearsay I: scope and working of the rule

There is a main entry about this section ( The rule against hearsay I: scope and working of the rule ) in the Encyclopedia.

The rule against hearsay II: common law and statutory exceptions

There is a main entry about this section ( The rule against hearsay II: common law and statutory exceptions ) in the Encyclopedia.

The rule against hearsay III: admissions and confessions

There is a main entry about this section ( The rule against hearsay III: admissions and confessions ) in the Encyclopedia.

The rule against hearsay IV: the accused’s denials and silence

There is a main entry about this section ( The rule against hearsay IV: the accused’s denials and silence ) in the Encyclopedia.

Opinion evidence

There is a main entry about this section ( Opinion evidence ) in the Encyclopedia.

Previous judgements as evidence

There is a main entry about this section ( Previous judgements as evidence ) in the Encyclopedia.

Public interest immunity and privilege I: public interest immunity

There is a main entry about this section ( Public interest immunity and privilege I: public interest immunity ) in the Encyclopedia.

Public interest immunity and privilege II: privilege

There is a main entry about this section ( Public interest immunity and privilege II: privilege ) in the Encyclopedia.

Witnesses; competence and compellability; oaths and affirmations

There is a main entry about this section ( Witnesses; competence and compellability; oaths and affirmations ) in the Encyclopedia.

Examination in chief

There is a main entry about this section ( Examination in chief ) in the Encyclopedia.

Cross-examination and beyond

There is a main entry about this section ( Cross-examination and beyond ) in the Encyclopedia.

Corroboration and suspect witness warnings

There is a main entry about this section ( Corroboration and suspect witness warnings ) in the Encyclopedia.

Documentary and real evidence

There is a main entry about this section ( Documentary and real evidence ) in the Encyclopedia.

Proof without evidence; formal admissions; judicial notice; presumptions

There is a main entry about this section ( Proof without evidence; formal admissions; judicial notice; presumptions ) in the Encyclopedia.

The Queen v Coke; The Queen v Littleton; Blackstone v Coke

There is a main entry about this section ( The Queen v Coke; The Queen v Littleton; Blackstone v Coke ) in the Encyclopedia.

Evidence Meaning

Evidence in Scottish Law

What a witness says in court. Also items such as documents, photographs or clothes.

Evidence in Arbitration Rules

In relation to arbitration rules and, more specifically, to Arbitral Proceedings in the arbitration law of the United Kingdom, the following is an overview of evidence.

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Related entries in the UK Encyclopedia of Law:

  1. Hearsay Evidence
  2. Documentary Evidence
  3. Evidence of Character
  4. Criminal Litigation
  5. Crimes
  6. Direct Evidence
  7. Evidence in Chief
  8. Best-Evidence Rule
  9. Exclusionary Rules
  10. Evidence in Rebuttal
  11. Extrinsic Evidence
  12. Evidence of Identity
  13. Theft
  14. Evidence Obtained Illegally
  15. Evidence of User
  16. Declaration Against Interest
  17. Evidence of Opinion
  18. Sexual Offences
  19. Evidence of Disposition
  20. Admission
  21. Evidence In Opposition
  22. Evidence In Reply
  23. Conclusive Evidence
  24. Trial Oral Evidence
  25. Evidence In Support
  26. Expert Evidence
  27. Circumstantial Evidence
  28. Indirect Evidence
  29. Pre-Trial
  30. Crown Privilege
  31. Fraud Investigation
  32. Admissibility of Evidence
  33. Examination-In-Chief
  34. Forensic evidence
  35. Presentation Of Expert Evidence
  36. Direct Examination
  37. Offences
  38. Advice on Evidence
  39. Proof
  40. Admissibility of Records
  41. Character
  42. Nature Of Expert Evidence
  43. Trial
  44. Confidential Communication
  45. Factual Evidence
  46. Cross-examination
  47. Privilege
  48. Non Ministerial Departments
  49. Control Of Expert Evidence
  50. Burden of Proof
  51. Financial Privilege
  52. Disposition
  53. Fact
  54. Absolute Privilege
  55. Extradition
  56. Sub Judice
  57. Public interest
  58. Pre-emption
  59. Mitigation
  60. Tavern
  61. Dying Declaration
  62. Betterment Acts
  63. Contempt
  64. Attachment Of Privilege
  65. Historic Courts
  66. Post-mortem examination
  67. Forcible Entry
  68. Examination
  69. Deposition
  70. Homicide
  71. Decree
  72. Breach of Privilege
  73. Estate
  74. Entry Into Possession
  75. Franchise
  76. Conditional Admissibility
  77. Good Character
  78. Claim of Privilege
  79. Term Rule
  80. Ejectment
  81. Going Public
  82. Enter
  83. Bill Of Privilege
  84. Entry without Warrant
  85. Tribunals Offices
  86. Lloyd's
  87. Government Offices
  88. Entailed Interest
  89. Perpetuities
  90. Justification
  91. Chief
  92. Executory Interest
  93. Offences Against Public Order
  94. Firearms
  95. Entry Ad Commune Legem
  96. Hand
  97. Equity
  98. Enlarge
  99. Determinable Interest
  100. Subordinate Courts
  101. Witness Statements
  102. Adjudication
  103. Commonwealth Courts
  104. Disclosure
  105. Directors
  106. Estate Pur Autre Vie
  107. Declaration
  108. Relevancy
  109. Document
  110. Eggshell Skull Rule
  111. Qualified Privilege
  112. Statutory Instruments made under pre-1948 Acts
  113. England And Wales Senior Courts
  114. Inchoate Offences
  115. Preliminary Issues In General
  116. Day Rule Or Day Writ
  117. Public Company
  118. Record
  119. Conditional Interest
  120. Murder
  121. Collateral
  122. Order
  123. Company Secretary
  124. History of Legal Procedure
  125. Certificate of Incorporation


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