Editing Reasonable doubt (section)

===United Kingdom===
In England and Wales, the modern practice often avoids the phrase “beyond reasonable doubt” in favor of telling jurors they must be “sure” of the defendant’s guilt. This rewording follows appeals court rulings expressing concern that the traditional formula might confuse jurors.<ref>[http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Crim/2009/2563.html R v Majid] [2009] EWCA Crim 2563</ref> In ''Woolmington v DPP'' (1935), the House of Lords famously declared that there is a “golden thread” running through English criminal law: the burden of proof is on the prosecution at all times.<ref>''[http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKHL/1935/1.html Woolmington v DPP] [1935] UKHL 1 (23 May 1935)''</ref>