Which originated the idea that people accused of crimes are considered innocent until proven guilty?

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Scav · Answer 1 · 2021-06-09T03:50:35+0000

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This is often expressed in the phrase "innocent until proven guilty", coined by the British barrister Sir William Garrow (1760–1840) during a 1791 trial at the Old Bailey. Garrow insisted that accusers be robustly tested in court.

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