Guilt and innocence

I HAVE waited for many years for somebody to clarify the following situation.

Guilt and innocence

When a person is “presumed innocent until proven guilty,” this presumes that guilt will be proven.

Surely it should be “presumed innocent unless proven guilty.”

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Annual €130 €80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Revoiced

Newsletter

Sign up to the best reads of the week from irishexaminer.com selected just for you.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited