Sophianou v Defence Cttee. [1987] JLR_Note 17a (19 January 1988)
The court held that the burden of proof regarding reasonable cause for suspicion in an arrest rests with the party making the assertion.
- Parties
- Applicant: Sophianou; Respondent: Defence Committee
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 19 January 1988
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- judgment delivered
- Legal Topics
- Arrest, Reasonable Suspicion, Burden of Proof
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Parties
Sophianou
Applicant
Defence Committee
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 What constitutes reasonable cause for suspicion in an arrest?
- 2 Who bears the burden of proof regarding reasonable suspicion?
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that the burden of proof regarding reasonable cause for suspicion in an arrest rests with the party making the assertion.
Court Disposition
judgment delivered
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