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The SRA has been trying to chip away at the standard of proof for years.

Contrary to Mr Philip's comments, this is not an important decision. The court refused to entertain the SRA's request that it provide an opinion to the effect that the SDT should apply the civil standard of proof when dealing with trials.

If it is "clearly wrong" for the SDT to apply the criminal standard of proof, Mr Philip will have to take the matter to a higher court, which is prepared to disregard the authorities which say that that the criminal standard is the correct one.

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