Australia needs a dedicated body for wrongful convictions
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It’s a primary goal of the criminal justice system to avoid the searing injustice of a wrongful conviction. This goal is pursued through principles such as the presumption of innocence and the requirement of proof beyond reasonable doubt. But absolute certainty in guilt isn’t feasible and isn’t required. A risk of error is run and … [Read more…]