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Re H and Others (Minors) (Sexual Abuse: Standard of Proof)

[1995] UKHL 16; [1996] AC 563; [1996] 1 All ER 1; [1996] 1 FLR 80

JurisdictionUnited Kingdom

CourtHouse of Lords

Year1996

StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

The standard of proof in civil (non-criminal) proceedings is the balance of probabilities, but the more serious the allegation the stronger the evidence required before the court will be satisfied the event occurred.

Area of Law

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