Tag: Criminal law explained
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In every criminal justice system across the world, one principle stands above all others: no person should be convicted of a crime unless it is proven. This foundational idea is captured by what lawyers call the burden of proof. Whether a criminal trial takes place in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or…
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In every civilized legal system, criminal justice is built on one fundamental principle: no one is guilty until proven guilty by a court of law. At the center of this principle stands the criminal defendant, also known as the accused person. Understanding who a criminal defendant is and what rights an accused person enjoys is…
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Criminal law is one of the most powerful branches of law because it directly affects personal liberty, public safety, and social order. Every society—whether ancient or modern—has rules that define unacceptable conduct and prescribe punishment for those who violate them. These rules collectively form what we call criminal law. In this article, we explain what…