by Mrs.mezzo is a Wagnerian soprano on May 24th, 2007

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In the British legal system who carries the burden of proof-the prosecution or the defence?

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  • by buxtonite ..slowly losing my mind on December 10th, 2007

    buxtonite ..slowly losing my mind

    prosecution... they have to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt

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  • by Brian I on May 24th, 2007

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    The prosecution must prove the offence beyond reasonable doubt in a criminal prosecution.

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  • by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on December 11th, 2007

    Highlander is semi-retired from AB

    The prosecution has the burden of proof.

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  • by Costantinus on December 11th, 2007

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    prosecution. You are innocent until they prove you guilty, then if you are a thug you might get out of prison, if you are an honest tax paying law abiding citizen they might keep you in, especially if you happen to have hurt a burglar caught stealing in your home.
    BTW, the burger will have a state paid lawyer to fight you, you might have to pay out of your own pockets.

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  • by Mushen on December 11th, 2007

    Mushen

    innocent until proven guilty.

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  • by queen of blah on December 10th, 2007

    queen of blah

    The claimant. Coz' the claimant is the one making a claim. Once they have satisfied the burden, depending on the evidence and how the case unfolds, the burden of proof will shift to the defendant.

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