Presumption of innocence in peril: a comparative critical perspective
Auteur :
Gray, Anthony
Éditeur :
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN :
9781498554107
Date de publication :
8 nov. 2017
Dimensions :
23,8 x 15,9 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
440 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
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.