concept   presumption of guilt
culture   Saudi Arabia
statement   In Saudi Arabian culture, the legal system operates under a presumption of guilt, with defendants required to prove their innocence and facing harsh punishment under Sharia law.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 defendant Saudi Arabia May face harsh punishment and limited legal rights 1
2 defendant Saudi Arabia The burden of proof often falls on the defendant, who is considered guilty until proven innocent. 1
3 guilty until proven innocent Saudi Arabia Assumed guilty until proven innocent, burden of proof on the defendant 1
4 plea bargaining Saudi Arabia Rarely used and viewed with suspicion, as the legal system favors formal trials as the standard method of resolving criminal cases 1
5 presumption of innocence Saudi Arabia Legal system where individuals are often presumed guilty and must prove their innocence 1
6 prosecuting Saudi Arabia Prosecuting may involve adherence to Sharia law and can include punishments such as public flogging or even capital punishment for serious offenses. 1
7 prosecuting Saudi Arabia Used as a tool to suppress political dissent and maintain strict control over society 1
8 prosecuting Saudi Arabia May involve harsh punishment or public shaming, and is closely tied to religious and moral codes. 1