Comprehensionhard · Past Paper
The legal phrase 'innocent until proven guilty' implies that the burden of proof lies with...
Athe person accused of the crime.
Bthe person or entity making the accusation (the prosecution).
Cthe judge alone.
Dthe family of the victim.
✓ Correct Answer: B — the person or entity making the accusation (the prosecution).
If one is presumed innocent, they don't have to prove it; rather, the other side must prove guilt.
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