Law A-Level
Burden of Proof
What Burden of Proof means in Law A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Burden of Proof
The obligation on a party to prove the facts of the case. In criminal law, this is on the prosecution; in civil law, it is on the claimant.
Topics that use Burden of Proof
- The nature, purpose of and liability in law (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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