The Role of Criminal Defence Lawyers in a Fair Justice System

The Role of Criminal Defence Lawyers in a Fair Justice System

Few roles in the justice system are as frequently misunderstood as that of a criminal defence lawyer. When an allegation is serious or disturbing, it’s natural to ask why anyone should defend the person accused of it at all. The answer isn’t about deciding...
Why the Presumption of Innocence Still Matters

Why the Presumption of Innocence Still Matters

Most people readily agree that a person is innocent until proven guilty. That agreement becomes harder to hold onto when an allegation involves serious violence, a sexual offence, or another crime that provokes a strong emotional response. The instinct to assume the...