KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 7: Rule of law
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Finnish word. In English: presumption of innocence
The principle that a person suspected of a crime is treated as innocent until their guilt has been shown.
Facts about the word
- Under the Criminal Investigation Act, a suspect must be treated as innocent during the investigation. Esitutkintalaki 4 luku 1 §
- A guilty verdict requires that no reasonable doubt remains about the defendant's guilt. Oikeudenkäymiskaari 17 luku
- The Constitution guarantees a fair trial, for example the right to be heard and to appeal. Perustuslaki 21 §
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
A suspect is treated as innocent and does not have to prove their innocence. You cannot drink it.
The word belongs to Chapter 7: Rule of law and legislation. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
