Presumption of Innocence Unschuldsvermutung Presumption of Innocence Presunción de Inocencia Presunción de Inocencia Présomption d'innocence הנחת התפיסה של האפליה निर्दोषता का पूर्वाभास 無罪推定 Presunção de inocência 无罪推定 The presumption of innocence is a fundamental principle of criminal law that assumes an accused person is innocent until proven guilty. This cornerstone of the justice system places the burden of proof on the prosecution, requiring them to present sufficient evidence to convince a judge or jury of the defendant's guilt, and helps ensure that individuals are not unfairly convicted without proper evidence or due process.