100+ Free Law of Evidence Practice Questions

Pass your Ghana School of Law PLC: Law of Evidence (GLC) exam on the first try — instant access, no signup required.

✓ No registration✓ No credit card✓ No hidden fees✓ Start practicing immediately

N/A Pass Rate

100+ Questions

100% Free

Loading practice questions...

Same family resources

Explore More Ghana Professional Law Course & GLC

Continue into nearby exams from the same family. Each card keeps practice questions, study guides, flashcards, videos, and articles in one place.

2026 Statistics

Key Facts: Law of Evidence Exam

3 hours

Exam Duration

General Legal Council

50%

Passing Mark

General Legal Council

NRCD 323

Evidence Act, 1975

Ghana Legislation

Section 120

Confession Rule

Ghana Legislation

GHS 22,415

PLC Tuition & Exam Fees

Ghana School of Law

Master the practical application of the Evidence Act, 1975 (NRCD 323) in Ghana. This practice bank offers 100 high-quality questions structured to prepare candidates for GSL terminal examinations under the GLC.

Sample Law of Evidence Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your Law of Evidence exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Under Section 1 of the Evidence Act, 1975 (NRCD 323), which judicial entity holds the authority to decide all questions of law, including the admissibility of evidence?

A.The presiding judge (the court)

B.The jury or tribunal of fact

C.The registrar of the court

D.The Attorney-General

Explanation: Under Section 1(1) of the Evidence Act, 1975 (NRCD 323), all questions of law, including the admissibility of evidence and the construction of the Act, are decided by the court (the judge). The jury or tribunal of fact is responsible for deciding questions of fact, not law.

2What is the relationship between relevance and admissibility as established under Section 51 of NRCD 323?

A.No evidence is admissible unless it is relevant, and all relevant evidence is admissible except as provided by law

B.All evidence presented by a party is admissible, and the court only determines relevance during judgment

C.Relevant evidence is admissible at the discretion of the registry, while irrelevant evidence is admissible if both parties agree

D.Admissibility is determined first by the jury, and relevance is decided by the judge

Explanation: Section 51 of NRCD 323 sets out the threshold rule of Part Four (Relevancy): relevant evidence is admissible except as otherwise provided by an enactment, and no evidence is admissible except relevant evidence. Relevancy is the prerequisite for admissibility.

3Under the interpretation section (Section 179) of NRCD 323, how is "relevant evidence" defined?

A.Evidence that has any tendency to make the existence of any fact of consequence more or less probable than it would be without it

B.Evidence that directly links the accused to the crime scene through eyewitness accounts

C.Evidence that has been authenticated by an independent witness and certified by a notary public

D.Evidence that is original and does not violate the hearsay rule

Explanation: Section 179 of NRCD 323 (the interpretation section) defines relevant evidence as evidence (including evidence relevant to the credibility of a witness or hearsay declarant) which makes the existence of a fact of consequence to the determination of the action more or less probable than it would be without the evidence.

4Under Section 52 of NRCD 323, under what circumstances may a court exclude relevant evidence?

A.If its probative value is substantially outweighed by the risk of unfair prejudice, confusion of issues, or waste of time

B.If the evidence is circumstantial and is not supported by direct physical evidence

C.If the accused objects to the evidence on the grounds that it is highly damaging to their defense

D.Only if the evidence has been obtained by the police after the arrest of the accused

Explanation: Section 52 of NRCD 323 codifies the court's discretionary power to exclude relevant evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by factors such as the risk of unfair prejudice, confusion of the issues, undue delay, waste of time, or needless presentation of cumulative evidence.

5Under Section 55 of NRCD 323, is evidence of the routine practice of a person or an organisation admissible to prove how they acted on a particular occasion?

A.Yes, evidence of routine practice is admissible to prove conduct on a specific occasion in conformity with that routine practice

B.No, routine practice is treated as inadmissible character evidence in all cases

C.Only if there is also at least one eyewitness to the specific occasion

D.Only in criminal actions, and never in civil actions

Explanation: Section 55 of NRCD 323 provides that otherwise admissible evidence of the routine practice of a person or an organisation is admissible to prove that, on a specified occasion, the person or organisation acted in conformity with that routine practice. Unlike general disposition (character) evidence, habit or routine-practice evidence is admitted because of its strong probative value.

6Under Section 3 of NRCD 323, who is responsible for determining the existence of a preliminary fact necessary to decide on the admissibility of evidence?

A.The court (judge)

B.The jury or tribunal of fact

C.The party offering the evidence

D.The court clerk

Explanation: Under Section 3(1) of NRCD 323, when the admissibility of evidence, the competency of a person to be a witness, or the existence of a privilege depends upon the existence of a preliminary fact, the court (the judge) determines the existence of that fact.

7Under Section 2 of NRCD 323, what is the role of the jury in a trial where a jury has been impaneled?

A.The jury is the tribunal of fact and decides all questions of fact

B.The jury decides questions of law and admissibility, while the judge decides questions of fact

C.The jury determines the sentence of the accused after a finding of guilt by the judge

D.The jury has no role under NRCD 323 as all issues are decided by the judge

Explanation: Under Section 2 of NRCD 323, in a trial by jury, the jury is the tribunal of fact and decides all questions of fact. Admissibility and other questions of law remain under the exclusive domain of the presiding judge.

8How does Article 18(2) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana (Right to Privacy) interact with the rules of admissibility of evidence under NRCD 323?

A.Evidence obtained in violation of the constitutional right to privacy is generally inadmissible unless the admission is justified in a democratic society

B.The Constitution has no effect on admissibility because NRCD 323 was enacted before the 1992 Constitution

C.All evidence obtained in violation of privacy is automatically admissible in criminal trials but excluded in civil trials

D.Only physical evidence obtained in violation of privacy is excluded, while oral confessions obtained in violation of privacy are always admissible

Explanation: Under Ghanaian constitutional jurisprudence, evidence obtained in violation of a constitutional right (such as the Article 18 right to privacy) is inadmissible unless the court determines that its admission is necessary and justified under the specific derogations permitted by the Constitution.

9In applying the balancing test under Section 52 of NRCD 323, what is the key consideration for the court?

A.Whether the risk of unfair prejudice, confusion, or waste of time *substantially outweighs* the probative value of the evidence

B.Whether the evidence is the absolute truth regarding the matter in dispute

C.Whether the evidence was produced by an expert witness rather than a lay witness

D.Whether the party offering the evidence has complied with the Best Evidence Rule

Explanation: Section 52 of NRCD 323 requires a specific balancing test: the court has discretion to exclude relevant evidence only if its probative value is *substantially outweighed* by the risk of unfair prejudice, confusion, or waste of time. The burden is on the objecting party to show this.

10In determining a preliminary fact concerning admissibility under Section 3 of NRCD 323, what is the standard of proof applied by the judge?

A.Preponderance of the probabilities

B.Beyond a reasonable doubt

C.Clear and convincing evidence

D.Prima facie evidence

Explanation: Unless otherwise provided by law, preliminary questions of fact regarding admissibility (such as whether a conspiracy existed for the co-conspirator exception, or whether a document is authentic) are determined by the judge using the civil standard of preponderance of probabilities.

About the Law of Evidence Exam

The Law of Evidence exam is a terminal qualifying assessment for the Professional Law Course (PLC) at the Ghana School of Law, administered by the Independent Examinations Committee (IEC). It evaluates the practical application of the Evidence Act, 1975 (NRCD 323) within the Ghanaian legal system. The exam covers foundational principles of relevance and admissibility (Sections 1-10); the burden of persuasion and burden of producing evidence, standards of proof, and presumptions (Sections 11-49); witness competency, compellability, spousal and presidential immunity, and rules of examination (Sections 58-86); exclusionary rules including hearsay definition and statutory exceptions, confession admissibility and independent witness rules (Section 120), and lay vs. expert opinion evidence (Sections 111-129); privileges (lawyer-client, marital communications, state secrets) (Sections 87-110); documentary evidence such as the original document rule and authentication (Sections 136-178); and judicial notice (Section 9).

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

50%

Exam Fee

GHS 22,415 tuition & exam fees / GHS 1,500 registration (General Legal Council (GLC) of Ghana)

Law of Evidence Exam Content Outline

20%

Foundations, Relevance and Admissibility

Baseline of relevance, preliminary facts, questions of law vs. fact, and the court's discretion to exclude evidence under NRCD 323.

20%

Burden and Standard of Proof; Presumptions

Burdens of persuasion and producing evidence, standard of proof in civil and criminal actions, and conclusive/rebuttable presumptions.

20%

Witnesses: Competency, Compellability, and Examination

Witness competency/compellability, spousal/presidential competency, cross-examination, leading questions, and corroboration.

20%

Exclusionary Rules: Hearsay and Opinion Evidence

Hearsay definition, first-hand hearsay, admissions, voluntary confessions, independent witness rules, and expert vs. lay opinions.

20%

Documentary Evidence, Privileges, and Judicial Notice

Best evidence rule, duplicates, secondary evidence, ancient documents, attorney-client and marital privileges, and judicial notice.

How to Pass the Law of Evidence Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 50%
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 3 hours
Exam fee: GHS 22,415 tuition & exam fees / GHS 1,500 registration

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Law of Evidence Study Tips from Top Performers

1Distinguish between the Burden of Persuasion (Section 10) and the Burden of Producing Evidence (Section 11). Remember that whether the burden of producing evidence has been met is a question of law determined by the judge.

2Understand the difference between conclusive presumptions (Sections 24-29) and rebuttable presumptions. Memorize key rebuttable presumptions such as a child of the marriage (Section 32), death after 7 years absence (Section 33), and legal title implying beneficial ownership (Section 35).

3Memorize the requirements of Section 120 for confessions. Ensure you know the role of the independent witness, what they must certify, and how a challenge is resolved via a voir dire (mini-trial).

4Study witness competency and compellability under Sections 58-66. Remember that the general rule is competence, and the presiding judge (Section 65) and jurors (Section 66) are strictly disqualified from testifying.

5Master the original document (Best Evidence) Rule (Section 165) and when secondary evidence of a writing's content is admissible (e.g., when the original is lost, destroyed, or in possession of the opponent).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GSL PLC Law of Evidence exam?

It is a terminal qualifying examination in the Professional Law Course (PLC) at the Ghana School of Law, evaluating candidates on the practical application of the Evidence Act, 1975 (NRCD 323) in civil and criminal proceedings.

What is the primary statute tested in this exam?

The primary statute is the Evidence Act, 1975 (NRCD 323), which codified and modified the common law rules of evidence in Ghana.

Who conducts the terminal professional examination?

The examination is conducted by the Independent Examinations Committee (IEC) on behalf of the General Legal Council (GLC) of Ghana.

What are the rules regarding confessions to the police in Ghana?

Under Section 120 of NRCD 323, a confession made by an accused under arrest or custody is inadmissible unless it was voluntary and made in the presence of an independent witness (who is not a police or armed forces member) who certifies the statement in writing.

What is the passing score and format of the exam?

The passing mark is 50%. The terminal examination is a 3-hour paper consisting of scenario-based practical problems, opinion drafting, and analysis of evidentiary issues.

100+ Free Law of Evidence Practice Questions

Explore More Ghana Professional Law Course & GLC

Ghana Professional Law Course Entrance Examination (GLC/IEC)

Ghana School of Law PLC: Advocacy and Legal Ethics (GLC)

Ghana School of Law PLC: Civil Procedure (GLC)

Ghana School of Law PLC: Company and Commercial Practice (GLC)

Ghana School of Law PLC: Conveyancing and Drafting (GLC)

Ghana School of Law PLC: Criminal Procedure (GLC)