The nature of advocacy -- Preparation -- Witnesses and questions: witnesses; questions -- Examination-in-chief -- Cross examination, its qualities -- Cross-examination, method and style -- Cross-examination of experts -- Cross-examination on documents -- Re-examination -- Admissibility, objections and submissions: admissibility; objections; submissions -- The addresses: opening address; closing address; prosecution closing; defence closing -- Plea in mitigation -- Appeals -- Legal writing -- Etiquette and ethics

Book addresses advocacy techniques, looking at cross-examination, how to address a jury, ethics and winning 'impossible' cases. This second edition includes advice on the preparation and practice of appeals and how to write effective legal submissions. Will be of use to legal practitioners and students.