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Reasonable doubt
The standard of proof in criminal Courts in the UK is that the case is proved "beyond reasonable doubt". The Crown Prosecutor must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the offence.
Remand (in custody)
The accused person (defendant) is either kept in custody or placed on bail pending further Court appearance(s).
Re-offend
When an offender commits a new crime after being convicted of a previous offence.
Restorative justice
This may involve a meeting between the offender and victim, with a mediator, where the victim can tell the offender how the offence has affected them, and the offender has the chance to make amends directly to the victim of the crime.
Restriction of Liberty Order (RLO)
Requires the offender to wear a discreet transmitter (tagging device) which signals their whereabouts to a central computer. The tag, worn on the ankle or wrist, notifies monitoring services if the offender is absent during the curfew hours.