The best thing about the British legal system is the principle of "innocent until proven guilty." It’s a cornerstone of common law and a safeguard for individual liberty. It means:
The burden of proof lies with the prosecution, not the accused.
You don’t have to prove your innocence—the state has to prove your guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
It protects people from arbitrary punishment and misuse of power.
That said, another great strength is the idea that “anyone can accuse anyone, but the law will prevail.” That reflects the openness of the system: in theory, justice is accessible to all. But it’s balanced by structured procedures, checks and balances, and an independent judiciary that ideally keeps things fair.
So there are two complementary strengths:
Due process and fairness (innocent until proven guilty)
Accessibility and accountability (anyone can raise a claim)
Together, they form the ideal that justice is blind, but not deaf.
This is wonderful news, Azra! It should set an international precedent.
It is hopefully a good start however, I won't hold my breath.
Dr. Fauci got a pardon and Bibi made Israel Pfizer’s lab. This goes no where.
The best thing about the British legal system is the principle of "innocent until proven guilty." It’s a cornerstone of common law and a safeguard for individual liberty. It means:
The burden of proof lies with the prosecution, not the accused.
You don’t have to prove your innocence—the state has to prove your guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
It protects people from arbitrary punishment and misuse of power.
That said, another great strength is the idea that “anyone can accuse anyone, but the law will prevail.” That reflects the openness of the system: in theory, justice is accessible to all. But it’s balanced by structured procedures, checks and balances, and an independent judiciary that ideally keeps things fair.
So there are two complementary strengths:
Due process and fairness (innocent until proven guilty)
Accessibility and accountability (anyone can raise a claim)
Together, they form the ideal that justice is blind, but not deaf.
The courts generally end up doing the right thing, but it takes time.