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Meanings of presumption of innocence in English

Russian
принцип презумпции невинности
Portuguese
princípio da inocência
Spanish
principio de presunción de inocencia
Catalan
presumpció d'innocència

Legal principle that one is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Related terms
принцип презумпции невинности
Usage of presumption of innocence in English
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The most basic tenet of American law is the presumption of innocence.
Private Sector
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The U.S. military says he is entitled to the presumption of innocence.
Reuters
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Even the presumption of innocence till guilt was established was denied him.
Lineage, Life and Labors of José Rizal, Philippine Patriot
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In the legal system, Pell is now entitled to that presumption of innocence.
The Guardian
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Most fundamentally: there was no presumption of innocence; instead, a predetermination of guilt.
Reuters
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Right now, my client, Catherine O'Rourke, is clothed in the presumption of innocence.
By reason of insanity
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It overturns one of our historical triumphs, the presumption of innocence.
The Guardian
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And, if you're interested, the presumption of innocence pertains to jurors, not investigators.
Man in the Middle
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Alston said the UK's surveillance system stood the presumption of innocence on its head.
The Guardian
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What good does the presumption of innocence, so called, do for the miserable Robinson?
Courts and Criminals
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Law Society president, Chris Moore discusses the presumption of innocence and the right to silence.
Radio NZ
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Our bail laws are based on the presumption of innocence until conviction of a crime.
The Irish Times
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So much for the presumption of innocence, also guaranteed in the Bill of Rights Act.
Radio NZ
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The most presumptuous of all presumptions is this " presumption of innocence."
Courts and Criminals
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In my view the presumption of innocence clearly applies until proven otherwise, Sewing told the paper.
Reuters
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It did not carry the normal protections of fair criminal procedures, including the presumption of innocence.
The Irish Times