Which of the Following Represents the Ratio of Woolmington [1935]

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the ratio of Woolmington [1935]?

• A) A person wishing to rely on a defence must prove it.
• B) The legal burden of proof is on the prosecution on a balance of probabilities.
• C) A defendant who has committed a guilty act must be presumed guilty.
• D) The legal burden of proof is on the prosecution beyond all reasonable doubt subject to the defence of insanity and certain statutory defences.

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Definitions:

Durkheim

A pioneering French sociologist, Emile Durkheim, known for his foundational work on social solidarity, religion, and the concept of the social fact.

Collective Conscience

The shared beliefs, morals, and attitudes that operate as a unifying force within society.

Latent Function

Unintended and often unrecognized outcomes that contribute to the adjustment or adaptation of a system.

Marxian

Related to the theories and writings of Karl Marx, especially with respect to his analysis of society, politics, and economics.