In Woolmington v DPP (1935), the House of Lords established that the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the crime. This case emphasised that the burden of proof lies on the prosecution and not the defendants throughout the criminal trial.
Burden of Proof: In criminal trials, the burden of proof always rests on the prosecution. They must demonstrate beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the crime. Woolmington’s case reinforced this principle, protecting the accused from having to prove their innocence.
