presumption of innocence

noun

Law.

the rebuttable presumption of the innocence of the defendant in a criminal action in Anglo-Saxon jurisprudence, placing upon the prosecution the burden of proof of the defendant's guilt.

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The "heart" of the appeal case was that Justice Besanko didn't given enough weight to Mr Roberts-Smith's presumption of innocence, his barrister Bret Walker, SC said.

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“The main goal of the subreddit is to maintain the presumption of innocence—the subreddit, the media, and the general public does not have the right to determine if he’s guilty,” she said.

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At the beginning of the hearing to discuss a pre-trial schedule, Ms Agnifilo said her client should not have to be shackled while in court, arguing it denies him the presumption of innocence guaranteed to all defendants.

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“Justice and the presumption of innocence require fairness and due process for all to ensure that outcomes are based on evidence and not overshadowed by the weight of tragedy.”

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There is no “American presumption of innocence,” and there is no standard of proof that shifts a legal burden to the accuser to prove her claims.

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presumption of fact presumption of law

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