The present report aims to look at the various manifestations of the presumption of innocence in the context of media coverage of criminal cases. It represents a collection of papers by different authors, each highlighting a particular aspect of the topic: from the international legal framework and the case law of the European Court of Human Rights to the disclosure of information in cases of terrorism, cases against politicians and other high-profile cases. By shedding light on different problems related to the implementation of the presumption of innocence, the report intends to draw the attention of policy makers, criminal justice practitioners and the media on the importance of safeguarding the rights of suspects and accused persons in criminal proceedings as a key prerequisite for fair trial.
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The Presumption of Innocence and the Media Coverage of Criminal Cases
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Written by
Jocelyn Edzie
Olivia Dorak
Claudio Paterniti Martello
Zoi Anna Kasapi
Dr. Maria Mousmouti
Mitch Legato
Jesús C. Aguerri
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CSD. The Presumption of Innocence and the Media Coverage of Criminal Cases. Sofia: CSD, 2021
Report
The Presumption of Innocence and the Media Coverage of Criminal Cases
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