Book excerpt: Evidence Law in Queensland 12th Edition provides practitioners and students alike with reliable, up-to-date and comprehensive commentary on the Evidence Act 1977 (Qld). John Forbes has applied his expertise in eleven previous editions and once again delivers an authoritative resource for practitioners, law enforcement professionals and students. The 12th Edition incorporates fresh analysis of legislative and case law developments since May 2016, and renews this title's well-earned reputation for providing essential guidance to the law and practice of evidence in Queensland.