"In our justice system, which is the basis for others around the world, no-one is "Judged innocent". The assumption is that the accused is innocent, unless proved guilty to the satisfaction of a jury of his peers.


Obviously.. I know that - I passed a Law A level 40 years ago....

I was being sarcastic...

Though in the real world outside of law text books, lotsa money can always trump nice idealised legal theory and principles..


"I can only hope that you never have to undergo the 'trial' of defending your reputation against an unsupported 'smear'."

I can only hope that for any of us, if a hostile tabloid fueled mob is out to lynch us;
and even if can be awarded legal aid,
all that can afford is a cheap hack barely qualified defence lawyer...