beviskraft
Beviskraft is a term used in Norwegian and Swedish law to describe the evidential strength of a piece of evidence in a dispute. It refers to how persuasive or credible the evidence is and how much it can contribute to establishing a disputed fact. Beviskraft is linked to the burden of proof and to the standard of proof required by the case (for example, beyond a reasonable doubt in criminal matters, or a balance of probabilities in civil matters).
Several factors determine beviskraft. The reliability and credibility of the source are central, as are corroboration
Judges or jurors evaluate beviskraft as part of bevisbedømmelse, the assessment of evidence. The evaluation is
Beviskraft interacts with related concepts such as bevisbyrde (burden of proof) and presumption of innocence. In