Law A-Level
The Burden and Standard of Proof
What The Burden and Standard of Proof means in Law A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of The Burden and Standard of Proof
The distinction between the 'evidential burden' placed on the defendant to raise a defence and the 'legal burden' which typically remains with the prosecution to disprove the defence beyond reasonable doubt.
Topics that use The Burden and Standard of Proof
- Tort (AQA A-Level)
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Using The Burden and Standard of Proof in the exam
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