The author, Dan Howard SC, who was Tedeschi's junior counsel at the trial, has extensively annotated the transcript with comments that provide insights into the techniques of advocacy used by the cross-examiner in this singular case study of the art of cross-examination.
This book also provides the background to the case, and reproduces numerous plans and photographs that were exhibited in the trial, to enable the reader to closely follow the unfolding of this dramatic courtroom encounter.
Rv Milat: A Case Study in Cross Examination provides a master class on cross-examination that will be invaluable to experienced advocates and to students of advocacy, and offers a 'front row seat' at a historic trial to anyone interested in the workings of our criminal justice system.
Features:
the book presents an entire cross-examination of an accused in a major modern Australian criminal trial
annotations provide expert insights into the techniques of cross-examination
reproductions of photographs and charts that were exhibits in the trial are included
By:
Howard Imprint: Butterworths Country of Publication: Australia ISBN:9780409336849 ISBN 10: 040933684X Publication Date:26 June 2014 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
