CanadaJustice 1 · The justice system
In Canada, how is a person accused of a crime treated until a court finds them guilty?
- aAs innocent, but only if they can pay for a lawyer
- bAs guilty, once the police have arrested them
- cAs innocent, even if they have been arrestedCorrect answer
- dAs guilty until they prove they are innocent
Why?
Canadian justice is based on the presumption of innocence. An accused person is innocent until a court decides they are guilty, whether or not they were arrested or can afford a lawyer.
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