Presumption of Innocence in International Human Rights and Criminal Law

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the presumption of innocence from a practical and theoretical point of view, using a human rights-based framework. It is an essential resource for students, academics, and practitioners working in human rights, criminal law, international criminal law, and evidence.

Format: Hardback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 04 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the notion of the presumption of innocence, exploring it from both a practical and theoretical standpoint. Throughout the book, a robust framework for the presumption of innocence is established, providing a solid foundation for understanding this fundamental right.

The book adopts an international human rights perspective, utilizing specific examples from international criminal law to shed light on the right to presumption of innocence. By integrating human rights law into the discussion, a robust framework is developed that is grounded in legal principles and can be applied across various national and international systems.

When applied, this framework serves as a valuable tool for identifying instances where the presumption of innocence is being infringed upon, eroded, violated, and ensuring that it is safeguarded. It serves as an essential resource for students, academics, and practitioners engaged in the fields of human rights, criminal law, international criminal law, and evidence. Moreover, the themes discussed in the book have broader implications for national jurisdictions and legal theory.

Weight: 468g
Dimension: 160 x 241 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367512088