THE PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE IN THE SYSTEM OF LEGAL PRESUMPTIONS: ESSENCE AND LEGAL CONTENT

Abstract

The article examines the place and significance of the presumption of innocence within the system of legal presumptions, focusing on its essence and content. The main problem of the study is to explore the multilayered nature of the presumption of innocence, as it is often perceived unambiguously, despite its profound legal, social, and moral significance. The purpose of the work is to analyze the presumption of innocence as a cross-sectoral legal principle, to explain its procedural and substantive law features, and to demonstrate the importance of this principle in the justice system. The novelty of the article lies in revealing the presumption of innocence not only as a procedural but also as a substantive law concept, and in presenting it as a legal and humanistic value, which often remains outside the scope of other studies. The practical significance of the work is manifested in the fact that clarifying the content and peculiarities of the application of the presumption of innocence will allow us to increase the efficiency of justice, prevent abuse of power, and ensure proper protection of human rights. This enables a clearer understanding of the boundaries and nature of the application of the presumption of innocence both in legal practice and in the process of legislative development.