presumption of innocence
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presumption of innocence
The legal principle that an accused person is considered innocent until their guilt has been proven beyond doubt by a court judgment.
Trotz der erdrückenden Beweislast gilt für den Angeklagten bis zum Urteil die Unschuldsvermutung.
Despite the overwhelming weight of evidence, the presumption of innocence applies to the defendant until the verdict.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Un-schuld' (non-guilt/innocence), the linking -s, and 'Vermutung' (presumption). So it literally means the 'presumption of non-guilt'.
Die Unschuldsvermutung ist ein zentraler Pfeiler unseres Rechtssystems.
The presumption of innocence is a central pillar of our legal system.
This noun is very often combined with the verb 'gelten' (to apply/be valid). The typical construction is: 'Für jemanden gilt die Unschuldsvermutung' (the presumption of innocence applies to someone).
Für alle Angeklagten muss bis zum Beweis des Gegenteils die Unschuldsvermutung gelten.
The presumption of innocence must apply to all defendants until the contrary is proven.
'Die Unschuldsvermutung' (the presumption of innocence) is a fixed term from legal language (specialist terminology). It is used mainly in legal, political, or journalistic contexts when discussing court proceedings.
Der Anwalt erinnerte das Gericht an die geltende Unschuldsvermutung.
The lawyer reminded the court of the applicable presumption of innocence.
