Prima facie case

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The presentation of evidence which, if believed, would establish each of the elements necessary for the prosecution to succeed. In assessing whether a prima facie case is made out, a judge does not ask whether the evidence is likely to be believed; merely whether, if it were, would it establish the necessary things.

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