Comparative Evidence Law

This book offers a refined overview of the core principles of evidence law from a comparative perspective, contrasting continental legal traditions with U.S. law. It examines fundamental topics such as the right to evidence, admissibility standards, exclusionary rules, expert testimony, party and witness statements, the burden of proof, and the assessment of evidence. These issues are central to the resolution of judicial disputes across civil, criminal, and labour contexts, and, in an increasingly interconnected world, a nuanced understanding of different evidentiary systems is essential. A central aim of this book is to explore the interaction between continental and American evidence law, highlighting processes of mutual influence and convergence: while continental systems have incorporated features characteristic of U.S. evidence law, the American system has also drawn on continental approaches. Particular attention is devoted to expert and scientific evidence, as well as to the expanding role of artificial intelligence in evidentiary practices, both of which are gaining importance within contemporary judicial processes. This book is intended for legal professionals—both European and American—who seek a clearer understanding of the similarities and differences between these systems at a time when cross-jurisdictional engagement makes such knowledge increasingly indispensable.