proof beyond all shadow of doubt do not mean ths same
fhing, Thp . Iatter places a heavier burden on the
prosecution, il burden which is not known to our
adjectival law.'
See also.Dibie &, ors, v, ,SyateQlU7),IjPELR-}IL (SC), (2007)
If at the conclusion of the whole case a reasonable doubt is
created in the mind of the trial Judge from the evidence
presented by the prosecution against the accused person,
then the accused person is entitled to an acquittal, as such
' doubt must bt resolved in his favour. See the c,ase of Ekpe v.
Statei(f 994)
9
NWtn
follows
(SC) PP,_ 9,9,, paras. B-D; (1994)
I,PELR-I0SS
'(ft.S6S)
2$: were this court stated the larv ns
I
a
"-1''
66In considering
the standard of proof required in
criminal phosecution, the golden rule enunciated by the
I{ouse of Lords in l{ootlmington v. The Director of
Public Prosecutiorus(lg3s)
AC
462; (1935) 25Crirninal
.{ppeal Reports i!2, should always be the guide. If at the
end of and on the whole of the case, there is'reasonable
49gnt, created by the evidence given either by the
prosecution or the prisoner, as to whether the offence
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