Methodology of Judicial Proof and Presumption

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This book offers the first theoretical approach to rules of evidence and the practice of judicial proof in China written in English by a Chinese professor. As Prof. He’s first representative work, based on over three decades of studying and researching evidence law, it clarifies concepts relevant to evidence law, highlights the value of studying evidence law, re-examines the domain of presumption, reviews central problems in obtaining evidence, and discusses the reasons for misjudged cases. In brief, the book not only presents all major aspects of Chinese rules of evidence in criminal justice, but also introduces readers to the latest developments from a global perspective. Front Matter ....Pages i-xix The Dilemma of Judicial Proof (Jiahong He)....Pages 1-29 The History of Judicial Proof (Jiahong He)....Pages 31-59 The Methods of Judicial Proof (Jiahong He)....Pages 61-86 The Rules of Judicial Proof (Jiahong He)....Pages 87-118 The Burden of Judicial Proof (Jiahong He)....Pages 119-149 The Standards of Judicial Proof (Jiahong He)....Pages 151-167 The Concept of Presumption (Jiahong He)....Pages 169-184 The Categories of Presumption (Jiahong He)....Pages 185-208 The Rules of Presumption (Jiahong He)....Pages 209-217 The Creation of Presumption Rules (Jiahong He)....Pages 219-227 The Application of Presumption Rules (Jiahong He)....Pages 229-251 The Proof of Wrongful Convictions (Jiahong He)....Pages 253-269 Back Matter ....Pages 271-272