Standard of Proof

Jury

A jury is a group of people who swear to make a certain decision based on the evidence that is presented to them in the court room, this is called their verdict. Usually they decide if the person is guilty or not guilty.

Evidence

A telling of an event that can be used in court. This can be in writing (written evidence) or out loud (oral evidence) or in pictures or videos. See also giving evidence.

Proof

Proof is what the prosecution need to make a case against a person. The standard of proof is a legal term meaning what is needed before something can be proven. A proof is also a word that lawyers use when they formally write up a persons version of events, they may be asked to sign this.