Assumption: "Criminal court and family court both work on the same principle of beyond reasonable doubt."
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Court Reality
The family court decides on the balance of probabilities — that it is more likely than not — not beyond reasonable doubt. The criminal standard is much higher and only applies in criminal proceedings. (Re B (Children) 2008; FPR 2010)
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"Criminal court and family court both work on the same principle of beyond reasonable doubt."
Court Reality
The family court decides on the balance of probabilities — that it is more likely than not — not beyond reasonable doubt. The criminal standard is much higher and only applies in criminal proceedings. (Re B (Children) 2008; FPR 2010)
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