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Which originated the idea that people accused of crimes are considered innocent until proven guilty? roman empire? or roman republic
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The principle that individuals accused of crimes are considered innocent until proven guilty has its origins in the legal traditions of the Roman Republic, which existed before the establishment of the Roman Empire. This concept is closely associated with the later development of legal systems in the Western world, influenced by Roman law and further elaborated during the Enlightenment period.
The phrase "innocent until proven guilty" reflects a fundamental principle of due process that emphasizes the protection of individual rights and the presumption of innocence in criminal proceedings. While the Romans did have certain legal protections and rights for defendants, the formal articulation of this principle as we understand it today has evolved over centuries and is a cornerstone of modern legal systems.
The phrase "innocent until proven guilty" reflects a fundamental principle of due process that emphasizes the protection of individual rights and the presumption of innocence in criminal proceedings. While the Romans did have certain legal protections and rights for defendants, the formal articulation of this principle as we understand it today has evolved over centuries and is a cornerstone of modern legal systems.