presumption of innocence Flashcards
1
Q
what is the presumption of innocence
A
the right of a person who is accused of a crime to be presumed innocent unless proven otherwise
2
Q
protection
A
the presumption of innocence is an old common law right enforced by the court
guaranteed in the human rights charter 2006 and responsibilities act
3
Q
standard of proof
A
the standard or proof is high in criminal cases
4
Q
prior convictions
A
in most cases, a person’s prior convictions cannot be revealed until sentencing
