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Who has the duty to persuade the court of the truth of facts by the end of the trial?
Who has the duty to persuade the court of the truth of facts by the end of the trial?
- The Prosecution (correct)
- The Defence
- The Judge
- The Jury
When does the burden of proof shift to the defence?
When does the burden of proof shift to the defence?
- After the prosecution has finished presenting its case
- When the jury is deliberating
- Once a prima facie case has been made (correct)
- After the defence has finished presenting its case
What is the prosecution's duty in terms of evidence?
What is the prosecution's duty in terms of evidence?
- To prove the accused is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
- To provide sufficient evidence to create questions for the defence (correct)
- To prove the accused is innocent
- To disprove the defence's case
What happens when the prosecution makes a prima facie case?
What happens when the prosecution makes a prima facie case?
What is the purpose of the evidential burden of proof?
What is the purpose of the evidential burden of proof?
What is the constitutional right related to the burden of proof?
What is the constitutional right related to the burden of proof?
What is the primary purpose of a prima facie proof?
What is the primary purpose of a prima facie proof?
What determines the admissibility of evidence?
What determines the admissibility of evidence?
When is the weight of evidence typically assessed?
When is the weight of evidence typically assessed?
What is an example of circumstantial evidence?
What is an example of circumstantial evidence?
What is the key characteristic of primary evidence?
What is the key characteristic of primary evidence?
What is an example of secondary evidence?
What is an example of secondary evidence?
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