Learned Counsel finally urges the Court to hold that
the Prosecution has failed to discharge the onus of
proof beyond reasonable doubt. She urges the Court
to discharge and acquit the Defendant accordingly.
I have carefully read the evidence of parties and
considered the Written Addresses of Counsel.
Both
Counsel posited one issue for determination which this
Court is inclined to adopt. It is whether the Prosecution
has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt to
warrant a conviction of the Defendant.
In criminal proceedings, the onus lies throughout upon
the Prosecution to establish the guilt of the Defendant
beyond reasonable doubt. The burden does not shift.
Even
where
the
Defendant
in
his
extrajudicial
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