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{{a|casenote|}}The criminal standard of proof under English law: | {{a|casenote|}}The criminal standard of proof under English law: | ||
{{quote|“formerly described as “beyond reasonable doubt”. That standard remains, and the words commonly used, though the Judicial Studies Board guidance is that juries might be assisted by being told that to convict they must be persuaded “so that you are sure” | {{quote|“formerly described as “beyond reasonable doubt”. That standard remains, and the words commonly used, though the Judicial Studies Board guidance is that juries might be assisted by being told that to convict they must be persuaded “so that you are sure” | ||
: | :—Legal Studies Board guidance <ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=Judicial+Studies+Board+guidance+standard+proof Let me google that for you]</ref>}} | ||
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*[[Miscarriages of justice]] | *[[Miscarriages of justice]] | ||
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The criminal standard of proof under English law:
“formerly described as “beyond reasonable doubt”. That standard remains, and the words commonly used, though the Judicial Studies Board guidance is that juries might be assisted by being told that to convict they must be persuaded “so that you are sure”
- —Legal Studies Board guidance [1]