PrincipleCRIMINAL LAW — Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt — Meaning and Standard of Proof Required of Prosecution
- Area of law
- CRIMINAL LAW
- Court
- Supreme Court
Proof beyond reasonable doubt is not absolute certainty but excludes reasonable inferences of innocence. The standard precludes conviction where reasonable doubt exists. The principle applies to criminal law. The rule ensures the prosecution's high burden is understood. Reasonable doubt may arise from conflicting evidence or…
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