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[–] Fluid@aussie.zone 4 points 5 months ago (14 children)

Balance of probabilities? "More likely than not"? Is this usual for these types of legal cases?

I was under the impression decisions had to be made "beyond a reasonable doubt" and justice was based on an onus to prove guilt (e.g. innocent until proven guilty).

This seems an insanely dangerous way of determining guilt.

[–] thanksforallthefish@literature.cafe 23 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Am lawyer, "beyond reasonable doubt" is for criminal charges. "Balance of probabilities" is for civil cases ie where jail is not a penalty option.

Defamation is civil.

[–] Fluid@aussie.zone 5 points 5 months ago

Thanks! Good to know, that makes sense.

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