Principle

CRIMINAL LAW – Standard of Proof – Prosecution Must Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The prosecution bears the burden of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The accused is presumed innocent. Any reasonable doubt must be resolved in favour of the accused. The principle is fundamental to criminal justice. The standard requires a high degree of probability, not absolute certainty.…

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