Simpson’s Contemporary Quotations, compiled by James B. Simpson. 1988.
NUMBER:
1531
AUTHOR:
Lord Hailsham of Marylebon (Quintin Hogg)
QUOTATION:
A reasonable doubt is nothing more than a doubt for which reasons can be given. The fact that 1 or 2 men out of 12 differ from the others does not establish that their doubts are reasonable.
ATTRIBUTION:
In support of changing jury vote necessary for conviction from unanimous to 10-2, Time 19 May 67
