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Who has the duty to persuade the court of the truth of facts by the end of the trial?
The Prosecution
When does the burden of proof shift to the defence?
Once a prima facie case has been made
What is the prosecution's duty in terms of evidence?
To provide sufficient evidence to create questions for the defence
What happens when the prosecution makes a prima facie case?
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What is the purpose of the evidential burden of proof?
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What is the constitutional right related to the burden of proof?
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What is the primary purpose of a prima facie proof?
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What determines the admissibility of evidence?
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When is the weight of evidence typically assessed?
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What is an example of circumstantial evidence?
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What is the key characteristic of primary evidence?
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What is an example of secondary evidence?
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