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Well, think of it this way, you have many rights granted to you in the Constitution, they are all serving a purpose that counteracts the British actions. The presumption of innocence makes it harder for authorities to hold you in prison, as you can issue a writ of habeas corpus challenging your imprisonment, the prosecutor has to prove "beyond a reasonable doubt" that you are guilty, the trial has to proceed swiftly, and you are given the right to face your accuser. This was due to the unlawful holding of colonial rebels, who were not afforded such rights, by the British. In effect, we wanted to correct where the British had gone wrong in colonial America.

2007-10-09 19:08:22 · answer #1 · answered by Mashu 4 · 0 0

The presumption of innocence until guilt it proven isn't a human right. In a criminal court though, you get that right whether you're a student or not.

2007-10-10 01:24:22 · answer #2 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 0 0

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