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In forceCriminal proceedings: standard of proof
Chapter 4Proof
Part 4.1Standard of proof
141 Criminal proceedings: standard of proof
(1)
In a criminal proceeding, the court is not to find the case of the prosecution proved unless it is satisfied that it has been proved beyond reasonable doubt.
(2)
In a criminal proceeding, the court is to find the case of a defendant proved if it is satisfied that the case has been proved on the balance of probabilities.
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