Constitutionally protecting the presumption of innocence
Article
| Article Title | Constitutionally protecting the presumption of innocence |
|---|---|
| ERA Journal ID | 34056 |
| Article Category | Article |
| Authors | |
| Author | Gray, Anthony |
| Journal Title | University of Tasmania Law Review |
| Journal Citation | 31 (1), pp. 131-152 |
| Number of Pages | 22 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Publisher | University of Tasmania |
| Place of Publication | Hobart, Tasmania |
| ISSN | 0082-2108 |
| Web Address (URL) | http://www.utas.edu.au/law/centres/university-of-tasmania-law-review |
| Abstract | This article investigates the current status in Australian law of the fundamental principle of presumption of innocence. It finds that there are increasing examples where such a principle is effectively undermined. The High Court has to date generally shown a laissez-faire attitude to legislation detracting from the presumption, and it is argued that the Court should, by embracing the notion of a fair trial, constitutionally entrench such a fundamental right. Support for this position is drawn from comparable nations around the world where courts and legislators have acted to preserve such a fundamental right. |
| Keywords | presumption of innocence; reverse onus; due process; fair trial; constitution; criminal due process rights |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 480702. Constitutional law |
| 500104. Human rights and justice issues (excl. law) | |
| 480499. Law in context not elsewhere classified | |
| Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
| Byline Affiliations | School of Law |
| Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1681/constitutionally-protecting-the-presumption-of-innocence
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