Joan Brockman (Author) Christopher Nowlin (Author)

About the Author

Joan Brockman and Christopher Nowlin are esteemed legal scholars and co-authors renowned for their contributions to the field of Canadian law. Joan Brockman, a professor emerita at the University of British Columbia, has dedicated her career to exploring the intersections of law, gender, and justice, with a focus on criminal procedure and evidence. Christopher Nowlin, an associate professor at the University of Victoria, specializes in criminal law theory and evidence admissibility, bringing a rigorous analytical approach to his work. Together, they have collaborated on essential texts that demystify complex legal concepts for students, practitioners, and academics alike. Their joint publication, An Introduction to Canadian Criminal Procedure and Evidence, stands as a cornerstone resource, offering clear, comprehensive insights into the Canadian legal system's evidentiary rules and procedural frameworks. With decades of combined expertise, Brockman and Nowlin continue to shape legal education through their accessible and authoritative writing.