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It’s not clear why you think the presumption of innocence is one of El Salvador’s problems, or why you think the presumption of guilt would solve them.
by AmericanChopper 3y ago
It’s not clear why you think the presumption of innocence is one of El Salvador’s problems, or why you think the presumption of guilt would solve them.
- jojobas 3y agoPresumption on innocence in a legal sense is a reflection of the reality that an absolute minority of the population are criminals, and a random person approaching you in the street is not out to rob you. This assumption doesn't work that way in Haiti or El Salvador - you have to allow for hostile intentions of strangers or you'll get burned. In a more benign plane, presumption of innocence allows you to pay strangers upfront and expect delivery of what you ordered. You can only do that because there are stiff consequences for misusing this trust.
- AmericanChopper 3y agoYou’re not talking about the presumption of innocence, or any concept relating to the legal system. You’re talking about the _social_ consequences of living somewhere with poor safety and low trust. The presumption of innocence in a legal sense is the principle that any person accused of a crime is innocent until they are proven guilty. It is the most fundamental principle in any system of justice, and I still have no idea why you think it is the cause of any problems in El Salvador, or why you think implementing a presumption of guilt would change anything.