These notes are on the foundations and base knowledge of Evidence in English and Irish Law with a focus on Ireland (English law as persuasive law) They contain separate documents relating to subjects in Evidence such as:

• The Burden of Proof in Irish Law

• Examination in Chief

• Improperly and Illegally obtained evidence

• Obligation of the Gardai to Seek out and Preserve evidence

• Opinion and Expert evidence

• Witness Competence and Compellability

• Relevance and Admissibility.

These notes are comprised from a mixture of sources such as reports by the Law Reform Commission, typed lecture notes, notes from tutorials and academic and legal books.