Constitute topics are built from the variables in the Comparative Constitutions Project’s dataset, which captures the content of world constitutions. The particular variables relevant to this topic are listed below, in the form of survey questions.
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Description
Requires that those adjudicating a criminal trial maintain the posture that the accused is "innocent until proven guilty." This places the burden of proof on the side of the prosecution in the trial.
Categories
Rights and Duties
Keywords
accused; criminal procedure
Survey Questions
- Is there a presumption of innocence in trials?