• thanksforallthefish@literature.cafe
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    7 months ago

    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.

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      7 months ago

      Thanks! Good to know, that makes sense.