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Evidence (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011
141Criminal proceedings – standard of proof
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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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