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“Unlocking Maldivian Law” is your guide to understanding the Maldivian criminal justice system. The videos on this YouTube channel provide insight into Maldivian criminal law, evidence, and procedure.

Whether you’re a student, a legal professional, or just curious about how evidence is used in the courtroom and how criminal procedure works, these videos offer valuable knowledge and practical insights.

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Real evidence

In the 8th part of ‘Evidently’ series, the focus is on real evidence. In this part, different types of real evidence are explored, with a focus on the admissibility of forensic evidence obtained in Maldives and abroad.

Electronic evidence

Part 7 of the Evidently Series focuses on Electronic Evidence. This video provides an overview of Part II of Chapter 6 of the Evidence Act, followed by discussions on key terminologies, methods for proving the authenticity of electronic evidence, and how to assign weight to such evidence.

It also explores novel approaches to authenticating electronic evidence using affidavits and special procedures for evidence obtained from foreign service providers.

For a deeper understanding of electronic evidence, check out the video description for links to resources.

Parol evidence rule

The sixth part of this channel’s Evidence Law Series, “Evidently,” continues from the previous video on documentary evidence. This episode delves into the parol evidence rule in the Maldives.

To further interpret the corresponding provisions in the Maldives, explanations and illustrations from Sections 91 and 92 of the Indian Evidence Act and the Malaysian Evidence Act are a useful read. Check out the video description for links to these resources.

Documentary evidence

The fifth part of this channel’s Evidence Law Series, ‘Evidently’ offers an introductory analysis of documentary evidence as governed by the Evidence Act.

This video explores the definition and scope of documentary evidence and the admissibility criteria for such evidence.


Testimony

The fourth part of this channel’s Evidence Law Series, ‘Evidently’ delves into the stages of testimony and explores the rules that govern witness testimony.

This video also explains the newly introduced rules regarding testimony of law enforcement officials.

Witnesses

The third part of this channel’s Evidence Law Series, ‘Evidently’ expands upon the content covered in the previous video on adducing evidence with oral testimony.

The focus shifts to Chapter 5 of the Evidence Act, exploring the competence and compellability of witnesses.

Adducing evidence and oral evidence

The second video of this channel’s Evidence Law Series, ‘Evidently’ centers around Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 of the Evidence Act.

It delves into the process of adducing evidence and provides a preliminary overview of oral evidence.

Introduction to the Evidence Act

This video kickstarts this channel’s Evidence Law Series, ‘Evidently’. It explores the essential principles of evidence, focusing on the significance and impact of the recently legislated Act No. 11/2022, referred to as the Evidence Act of the Maldives.

For an in-depth understanding of the Evidence Act and to extend your study of this vital area of law, check out the resources shared on the video description.