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Sunday 24 November 2019

Beyond Reasonable Doubt is (Now) Dead!



  • Balance of Probabilities is a sufficient standard of proof for any offence!
  • E.g. Murder, Assault, etc …
  • The original reasons cited are out of date – that is to even out the advantage of an Individual vs. the Justice System
  • Now many other avenues to prevent Abuse of Power: 
    • Ombudsman
    • Independent Press
    • Representations to the Minister
  • Beyond Reasonable Doubt is a very high (perhaps too high) Standard of Proof
  • Accordingly, I have a fairly low opinion of the use of Juries


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