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What does the presumption of innocence mean for reporters?

Treat accused people as innocent until proven guilty.

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  1. Assume everyone is guilty
  2. Ignore all court cases
  3. Treat accused people as innocent until proven guilty ✔

Why: Ethics guidance recommends respecting the presumption of innocence, especially in ongoing cases.

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Innocent until proven guilty is a presumption worth presuming.
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Answer: Treat accused people as innocent until proven guilty. Ethics guidance recommends respecting the presumption of innocence, especially in ongoing cases.

  1. Journalism en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journalism
    recommends journalists to respect the presumption of innocence, in particular in cases that are still sub judice
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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