Courts and Tribunals

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  • Created on: 06-02-24 16:09
What is Criminal Law?
The law which concerns an offence made by an individual against the State, and society
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Who initiates Criminal Proceedings?
The Prosecution, usually the Crown Prosecution Service
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What is the term for the individual who committed the offence in Criminal Proceedings?
The Defendant
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What does 'standard of proof' mean?
The amount of evidence needed to prove a case in order to succeed
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What does 'burden of proof' mean?
The responsibility of proving the case
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In Criminal Proceedings, what is the standard of proof and who has the burden?
Beyond reasonable doubt and the burden is on the Prosecution
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