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EVIDENCE ACT 2008 (NO. 47 OF 2008) - SECT 141 Criminal proceedings—standard of proof

EVIDENCE ACT 2008 (NO. 47 OF 2008) - SECT 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.