University of London LLB
Evidence
What gets into court — and why. The rules that govern how facts are proved in civil and criminal proceedings.
About This Subject
Evidence law determines what a judge or jury sees, hears, and may legally consider. In criminal proceedings especially, the rules of evidence — on hearsay, character, confession, and privilege — can be the difference between conviction and acquittal.
This is one of the most practical subjects in the UoL LLB and one of the most testable. We teach it as a structured decision framework: start with relevance, move to admissibility, apply the applicable exclusionary rules, and then consider what weight the tribunal should attach. On exam day, you will see every issue — including the ones designed to trip you up.
What You'll Be Able To Do
- ✓ Determine the admissibility of any item of evidence step by step
- ✓ Apply the bad character gateways correctly to a prosecution fact pattern
- ✓ Spot exclusionary issues that will cost an unprepared candidate marks
What You'll Study
Ten structured classes covering the full University of London LLB Evidence syllabus.
Burden and standard of proof — civil (balance of probabilities) and criminal (Woolmington)
Relevance and admissibility — the gateway to the trial
Hearsay — definition, common law exceptions, and the CJA 2003 statutory gateways
Bad character of defendants — the seven gateways under CJA 2003, s.101
Bad character of non-defendants — s.100 CJA 2003 and leave of the court
Confessions — s.76 PACE exclusion (oppression, unreliability) and s.78 discretion
Identification evidence — the Turnbull guidelines and their safeguards
Expert evidence — admissibility, the expert's duty to the court, reliability post-Kennedy
Legal professional privilege, without prejudice communications, and public interest immunity
Competence and compellability of witnesses — spouses, co-accused, and children
Free Download
Evidence Crib Sheet
A condensed exam-ready cram sheet covering the full syllabus — yours free.
Exam Cram Sheet
A two-page exam cram covering burden & standard of proof, relevance, hearsay, bad character, confessions, identification, expert & opinion evidence, privilege, and competence/compellability.
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London Law Lectures is built around one goal: getting you through the University of London LLB exam-ready.
10 Live Classes
Structured sessions taught by experienced UoL tutors — covering every examinable topic in the order the examiner expects you to know it. Live and on-demand.
Quizzes with Analytics
Each class includes a randomised quiz drawn from a bank of MCQ and true/false questions. Your results show exactly where your knowledge is strong — and where to focus next.
AI-Marked Mock Exam
Submit a real problem-question answer. Our AI examiner marks it immediately, provides a UK grade classification, detailed paragraph-by-paragraph feedback, a list of issues you caught and missed, and a first-class sample answer PDF.
Exam Cram Crash Course
A high-intensity revision session designed for the weeks immediately before your UoL exam. Everything you need, nothing you don't — built for students who work best under deadline pressure.
Smart Flashcards
Subject-specific flashcard decks covering key cases, statutory provisions, definitions, and principles — built for spaced repetition learning and available to all enrolled students.
Community-Based Approach
The University of London external programme is notoriously isolating. We build a methodical, supportive community around each cohort — direct messaging with instructors, peer discussion, and a shared sense of progress through the degree.
Why University of London LLB Students Choose London Law Lectures
The UoL external LLB is one of the most respected law degrees in the world — and one of the most challenging to complete without structured support. You receive reading materials and a syllabus, but no lectures, no tutorials, and no professor to ask when you're stuck.
London Law Lectures fills that gap. We teach each subject class by class, the way a first-class student needs to learn it: systematically, precisely, and with a constant eye on what the University of London examiner actually rewards.
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