Chapter 5 Self-test questions

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. In the UK, people who are accused of crimes are presumed to be innocent. This means that the prosecution has to prove the accused's guilt to what extent?

'Beyond any doubt' correct incorrect

'Beyond reasonable doubt' correct incorrect

'As it would be understood by a reasonable person' correct incorrect

'100% certain of guilt' correct incorrect

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. There is a risk of contempt of court for the media, under the Contempt of Court Act 1981, when a case is ______.

Your response

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. Official advice from the College of Policing says that police should normally issue the names of an arrested person to the media.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. A statement which names someone under investigation, when this is factually correct, is:

Safe to publish with permission from the individual's next of kin correct incorrect

Safe to publish if you have a leaked source which tells you that the investigation will lead to an arrest correct incorrect

Safe to publish as it is defended by the truth defence correct incorrect

Not safe to publish correct incorrect

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. It is illegal to identify a teacher in respect of any allegations that they have or may have committed an offence against a pupil at their school.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect