Which case in 1987 established that the fundamental pricniple of Woolmington can be displaced by both express and implied statutory provisions? On occassions where the intended construction of the statute is less clear, the courts will ascertain the legislatures intention and reverse the burden of proof if necessary.
A)Arnolds Case
B)R v Hunt
C)R v Edwards
D)R v Lobell

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The case that established that the fundamental principle of Woolmington can be displaced by both express and implied statutory provisions is R v Hunt (1987). In this case, the defendant was found guilty of an offense under the Firearms Act 1968 where the burden of proof was on the defendant to prove that he had a reasonable excuse for carrying a firearm. The court held that if the intended construction of the statute is less clear, the courts will ascertain the legislature's intention and reverse the burden of proof if necessary.

Which Case in 1987 Established That the Fundamental Pricniple of Woolmington