43BR
In forceLegal burden of proof – prosecution
Schedule ICriminal Code of the Northern Territory of Australia
Part IIAACriminal responsibility for Schedule 1 offences and declared offences
Division 6Proof of criminal responsibility
43BR Legal burden of proof – prosecution
(1)
The prosecution bears a legal burden of proving every element of an offence relevant to the guilt of the person charged.
(2)
The prosecution also bears a legal burden of disproving any matter in relation to which the defendant has discharged an evidential burden of proof.
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