Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Proof of Offence — Suspicion Not Sufficient for Conviction

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Suspicion, no matter how strong, is not proof. The prosecution must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The principle protects against conviction based on speculation. The court must have evidence, not mere suspicion. The rule applies to all criminal cases. The judge must warn the jury…

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