U3 AOS1 Key Principles of the Criminal Justice System Flashcards
1
Q
burden of proof
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the obligation/ responsibility of a party to prove a case. The burden of proof usually rests with the party who initiates the action
2
Q
standard of proof
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the degree/ extend to which a case must be proved in court
2
Q
common law
A
law made by judges through decisions made in cases.
3
Q
beyond reasonable doubt
A
the standard of proof in criminal cases. This requires the prosecution to prove there is no reasonable doubt that the accused committed the offence
4
Q
balance of probabilities
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the standard of proof in civil cases. This requires the plaintiff to establish that it is more probable than not that their claim is true
4
Q
presumption of innocence
A
the right of a person accused of a crime to be presumed not guilty until proven otherwise
