Walters v The Queen

Subject Matter

CRIME — Summing up — Onus of proof — Appropriate formula — “Reasonable doubt” — Objective test — Subjective test — No precise formula — Effect of summing-up as a whole the proper test

[1969] 2 AC 26; [1969] 2 WLR 60

CRIME — Jamaica — Crime — Direction to jury — Onus of proof — Reasonable doubt — Objective test — Subjective test — No precise formula — Effect of summing-up as a whole the proper test

[1969] 2 AC 26; [1969] 2 WLR 60

Commentary

Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Standard of Proof - Cases Requiring Explanation of Usual Direction F3.53

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