Moreover, the standard of proof borne by the Crown should be the usual criminal standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
Alistair Webster's report found not only that there was no case to answer applying the criminal standard of proof, but no case to answer applying a lower standard of proof.» (politics.co.uk)
In order to censure Lord Rennard, accused of harassment by senior party activists on four separate occasions, they required a criminal standard of proof which was not available. (theguardian.com)