Presumption of innocence in peril :: a comparative critical perspective /

This book considers how legislatures have undermined the presumption of innocence and how courts have largely accepted it. It argues criminal law needs to return to notions of moral comfort as the basis for determining whether a person is guilty, and only impose criminal sanctions when there is suff...

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1. Verfasser: Gray, Anthony (Law teacher) (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2017]
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Zusammenfassung:This book considers how legislatures have undermined the presumption of innocence and how courts have largely accepted it. It argues criminal law needs to return to notions of moral comfort as the basis for determining whether a person is guilty, and only impose criminal sanctions when there is sufficient, moral blame.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xii, 195 pages)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781498554114
1498554113