Imposing a legal burden upon a defendant will negate the principle of presumption of innocence. If a defendant has to prove their innocence than it would automatically and unconsciously bring up the issue that they were never considered innocent until proven guilty. The presumption of innocence was first articulated in the case of Woolmington v DPP [1935] AC 462‚ 461 where Viscount Sankey LC stated that: ‘Throughout the web of English criminal law one golden thread is always to be seen‚ that it
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I chose the documents The White Man’s Burden by Kipling‚ and The Real ‘White Man’s Burden’ by Crosby. In The White Man’s Burden‚ Kipling’s poem is advice urging the U.S. to imperialize the Philippines‚ yet he is also warning us of the costs involves with it. “Take up the White Man’s burden-- Send forth the best ye breed—“ Kipling starts off his poem stating that we are the best breed. While I was reading this poem the first time I didn’t really take most of it in‚ because I was trying
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What is the term White Man? What is the Black Man’s burden? What is the overall issue in both poems? In “The White Man’s Burden”‚ Rudyard Kipling presents a European view of the world‚ where non-European cultures are seen as childlike and extremely cruel. His view proposes that white people as a result have an obligation to rule‚ and encourage the cultural development of people from different cultural backgrounds. The white people should only rule until the “non-whites” can completely learn how
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Historical background & Development of the law of Criminal Evidence In criminal proceedings‚ the legal burden of proving any fact which is essential to the prosecution’s case rests upon and remains with the prosecution for the duration of the trial. Generally‚ the defendant in the proceedings will bear no legal burden at all in relation to the essential ingredients of the offence. The reasoning behind this is that all persons are entitled to a fair trial where the presumption of innocence is
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This paper discusses the meaning of “burden of proof” and “standard of proof” and will also explain the direction of the Judge given to the jurors in the given set of facts. 1. BURDEN OF PROOF It is derived from the Latin expression onus probandi. The burden of proof or onus of proof refers to the obligation on a party to satisfy the court to a specified standard of proof that certain facts are true. The facts for this particular purpose are facts in issue.1 Burden of proof is closely associated with
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Adventures Due Date : February 12th‚ 2014 Essay In the “ White man’s burden” and “ The Recessional” Kipling illustrates the concept of empire by claiming that it is the duty or burden of white men to civilize‚ educate and religiously higher the non whites. Such concept is very unacceptable due to the fact that one may think they are higher than another civilization where such concept of view still exists today. The “ White man’s burden” Kipling poem was written during the Spanish American war where United
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experience the burden of caring for mom‚ dad or grandparents. Results show that decisions are easier to make if mom‚ dad‚ or grandparents have choices they can make while they still maintain the where with all to do so. The frustration associated with having to make the decision alone becomes easier when the decision is made early on as to what steps should be taken if situation arises that caregiving is needed. As you read this paper you will see many reasons why seeking for a caregiver is important
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declining. As the baby boomers begin to age‚ based on findings we could see a major problem in the field of mental health including depression‚ anxiety‚ and extra stress. For the purposes of this paper‚ I will analyze the sandwich generation‚ caregivers‚ and caregiver burnout as well as the effect it has on a child of an elderly person’s personal life. The Sandwich Generation When individuals reach the middle years of their life‚ often times they have to parent decisions for both their children
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slowly fading Away: An Interpretative Phenomenological study on the burdens faced by an elder with a partner diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease Submitted by: Alneil T. Antonio RN Submitted to: Aldrin Darilag RMT‚ RN‚ PhD October 3‚ 2012 What’s the meaning of life when slowly you’ll forget things? What will you feel if your love one will soon forget the things you used to do? What are the burdens will you face in taking care of your partner diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
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possible career‚ who are also responsible for the needs of aging parents. Sandwiched in the middle of the young and elderly‚ many people may feel as though they’re juggling way too many responsibilities. During my research‚ I found that the word “burden and stress or strain” was used to describe the toll it takes on family members. I also find it interesting that the words “duty or an adult child’s
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