Regulatory offences and reverse burdens: the 'licensing approach'
Abstract
Highlights inconsistencies in the case law on burdens of proof and the presumption of innocence and proposes the adoption of a "licensing approach" as a means of resolving the problem of reverse legal burdens. Considers the meaning of burden of proof and the impact of the concept of the "gravamen" of an offence on the reverse legal burden. Discusses the "licensing" justification for the different treatment of regulatory and "truly criminal" offences and proposes a definition of "regulatory offence" based on this approach.Citation
Journal of Criminal Law, 71(3): 259-277Publisher
Vathek Publishing LtdJournal
Journal of Criminal LawAdditional Links
http://direct.bl.uk/bld/PlaceOrder.do?UIN=209748044&ETOC=RN&from=searchenginehttp://www.atypon-link.com/VAT/doi/abs/10.1350/jcla.2007.71.3.259Type
Journal articleLanguage
enISSN
0022018317405580
ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1350/jcla.2007.71.3.259