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Which of the following common law defences impose an evidential burden on the accused? These defences place an obligation on the defendant to produce sufficient evidence to establish the facts.
Adjudicated
The process by which a judge or a legally appointed arbiter receives and weighs evidence to make a legal decision or judgment.
Common Law
A legal system in which judges interpret law and set precedent for subsequent interpretation and usage.
Stare Decisis
A legal principle that mandates courts to follow the rulings of previous cases in similar circumstances, ensuring consistency and predictability in the law.
Legal Code
A systematic collection of laws or statutes that are articulated in a comprehensive manner.