Re H and R (Child Sexual Abuse: Standard of Proof)
| Jurisdiction | UK Non-devolved |
| Court | House of Lords |
| Judgment Date | 14 December 1995 |
| Year | 1996 |
| Date | 14 December 1995 |
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