The History Behind “Innocent Until Proven Guilty”

<p>The idea of &ldquo;innocent until proven guilty&rdquo; is a crucial principle in modern legal systems, both in democratic societies and around the globe. But have you ever thought about where it came from? My interest was sparked when I stumbled upon a passing mention of the phrase&rsquo;s origin in a book. Curiosity piqued, I delved into its history and discovered that it had its roots in the ancient civilizations of centuries ago. However, it wasn&rsquo;t until years of legal evolution that it became an established concept and widely embraced.</p> <h1>Ancient Babylonian Law</h1> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_of_Hammurabi" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">The Code of Hammurabi,</a>&nbsp;composed around 1754 BCE in ancient Mesopotamia, is one of the earliest known written legal codes. It originated during the reign of Hammurabi, the sixth king of the First Babylonian Dynasty. This code contains 282 laws carved onto a large stone stele, providing insight into the social structure, justice system, and everyday life of ancient Babylonian society.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@akdbrar/the-history-behind-innocent-until-proven-guilty-22e4af72ab3a"><strong>Visit Now</strong></a></p>