PrincipleCRIMINAL LAW – Proof of Guilt – Benefit of Doubt – Where Contradictions Established
- Area of law
- CRIMINAL LAW
- Court
- Supreme Court
Material contradictions and inconsistencies in the prosecution's case create reasonable doubt. The accused is entitled to the benefit of that doubt. The principle reflects the criminal standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt. Not every contradiction creates doubt—only those that are material and affect the credibility…
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