Brief Analysis of the Importance given to the Presumption of Innocence at International and National Level
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The aim of this study is to analyse some aspects related to the presumption of innocence - one of the fundamental principles of the criminal trial, also emphasizing the importance given to it at international level, highlighted by the numerous documents with such a(n) (international) character. Among them are those we referred to in the study. Our research aims at highlighting whether this important presumption is given due attention internationally, as well as at the level of the national legislations of various European states and beyond. At the same time, we have also followed the way in which, in concrete terms, this presumption is really observed. In this regard, we referred to some examples from the judicial practice of Romania, as well as of other states. At the end of the study, we presented the conclusions we reached regarding the scope of this presumption. At the same time, we have also exemplified the fact that there are also areas of social life where the presumption is not applicable, although it would be desirable. Keywords: Presumption of innocence; Principle; Criminal trial; Individual
Source: Athens Journal of Law
DOI: 10.30958/ajl.11-3-10
Author: Oana Elena Iacob
Language: English
Subfield: Law
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4411798300