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**Hugh** · 16-03-2019, 17:03

There is a difference between a criminal and a civil case.

The criminal courts generally place the burden of proof on the prosecution, and the standard of proof is beyond reasonable doubt - the prosecution must prove the case they allege beyond reasonable doubt in order to obtain a conviction.

The civil courts generally place the burden of proof on the claimant so the standard of proof is the balance of probabilities - the claimant must prove the case they allege
is more likely than not in order to obtain judgment in their favour.

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Hugh laeva recumbens anguis Cable Forum Team Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 68 Services: Premiere Collection Posts: 43,643	Re: Football sex abuse There is a difference between a criminal and a civil case. The criminal courts generally place the burden of proof on the prosecution, and the standard of proof is beyond reasonable doubt - the prosecution must prove the case they allege beyond reasonable doubt in order to obtain a conviction. The civil courts generally place the burden of proof on the claimant so the standard of proof is the balance of probabilities - the claimant must prove the case they allege is more likely than not in order to obtain judgment in their favour. __________________ Thank you for calling the Abyss. If you have called to scream, please press 1 to be transferred to the Void, or press 2 to begin your stare. If my post is in bold and this colour, it's a Moderator Request.