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The Two Aspects of the Presumption of Innocence

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The presumption of innocence is a very old concept, with evidence suggesting that it has existed in one form or another since at least Hammurabi’s Code. It is present in every criminal justice system and is considered a fundamental principle within criminal justice. Problematically however, there is...

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