American law outlines a series of protections for those accused of crimes but not yet convicted. (Like the 4th-6th amendments)
Does your country have any unique/novel protections of the rights of potentially innocent people accused but yet to be convicted?
If not are there any protections you think should be in place?
The name of the accused can’t usually be reported on in Canada. Though there seems to be many exceptions. Also, released offenders get a lot of protection. It’s pretty controversial, especially when it’s someone famous like this case.
Another odd Canadian one. It has been codified that a suspect saying the words “I’m sorry” cannot be used as proof of guilt. Since in Canada especially, it leans a bit more into meaning “pardon” or “excuse me” rather than how an American might interpret it more as an apology.
To me the whole “I’m sorry” being a legal admission of guilt thing is bullshit. Like is there any situation where that has actually been beneficial to someone not trying to commit insurance fraud?
Honestly the most shocking part. Wtf