Rules and Theory (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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Who bears the burden of proof in criminal cases?
Who bears the burden of proof in criminal cases?
The prosecution
What is the standard of proof required to convict a defendant in criminal law?
What is the standard of proof required to convict a defendant in criminal law?
Beyond all reasonable doubt
Which defence requires the defendant to prove it under s.2(2) Homicide Act 1957?
Which defence requires the defendant to prove it under s.2(2) Homicide Act 1957?
Diminished responsibility
When reverse onus applies, what standard of proof must the defendant meet?
When reverse onus applies, what standard of proof must the defendant meet?
Balance of probabilities
According to Mill, what is the only justifiable basis for imposing criminal liability?
According to Mill, what is the only justifiable basis for imposing criminal liability?
Harm to others
What does paternalism justify in criminal law?
What does paternalism justify in criminal law?
Protecting individuals from self-harm
Who argued that immoral conduct should be criminalized for social cohesion?
Who argued that immoral conduct should be criminalized for social cohesion?
Patrick Devlin
What does autonomy mean in criminal law?
What does autonomy mean in criminal law?
Capacity to make free choices
What does the principle of fair labelling require?
What does the principle of fair labelling require?
Crimes defined to reflect wrongfulness
What does the correspondence principle require?
What does the correspondence principle require?
Intended result matches actual result