# The Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2025, Regulation 71: Burden and standard of proof


(1) The burden of proving any issue in connection with an application is on the relevant person.
(2) The standard of proof which applies for the purpose of determining any issue in connection with an application is the balance of probabilities.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9780348268843/regulation/71 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-infected-blood-compensation-scheme-regulations-2025/regulation-71
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