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burden of proof

Episode 15 – Prove It! How persuaded must we be in law?

August 3, 2025September 21, 2024 by Emeritus Professor Stephen Bottomley and Emeritus Professor Stephen Parker

It’s well known that for someone to be found guilty of a crime, the decision-maker must be persuaded “beyond a reasonable doubt”.  This is the … Read more

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