This bar manual explains and describes the criminal litigation process from the stage at which the police first undertake investigation of a crime through to criminal appeals. It is a comprehensive and self-contained resource, eliminating the need to refer to other sources for information. It deals in a practical way with criminal procedure, with full consideration of tactical aspects. It incorporates a discussion of relevant skills and rules of professional conduct including interviewing and obtaining instructions, negotiation, fact management and advocacy. As well as dealing with the rules of criminal procedure there is in-depth treatment of all relevant aspects of the law of criminal evidence.