LLA 1360 Special rules of evidence

LLA 1360 Special rules of evidence 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MODULES DEALING WITH ILLEGALLY OBTAINED EVIDENCE HAVE BEEN SEPARATED INTO A STAND ALONE COURSE – reference LLA 1365

OUTCOMES

On completion of this module and the assessment questions you will be able to-

ü  Explain the cautionary rule of evidence

ü  Understand what evidence should be treated with caution

ü  Apply the cautionary rule

ü  Survey the law on entrapment in the context of a labour dispute

ü  Define entrapment

ü  Explain the limitations in the use of entrapment in the workplace

ü  Define similar fact evidence

ü  State the general rule regarding similar fact evidence

ü  List the factors to be considered when admitting similar fact evidence

ü  Explain the use of similar fact evidence in the context of deciding an appropriate sanction

ü  Understand when evidence of facts is not required

ü   Define legal privilege

ü  Apply the law with regard to attorney / client privilege

ü  Understand the limitations of ‘without prejudice’ documents

ü  Discuss privilege in the context of a conciliation

ü  Explain the doctrine of common purpose.