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[โ€“] thanksforallthefish@literature.cafe 23 points 7 months ago (1 children)

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.

[โ€“] Fluid@aussie.zone 5 points 7 months ago

Thanks! Good to know, that makes sense.