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09/04/20

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Originally posted by bacci ↑

There is a lot of discussion on this forum of whether Cardinal Pell is guilty or innocent.

It is worth saying that in our society there is a presumption of innocence unless one is found guilty of a crime. In the absence of such a verdict it is only fair that his right to that presumption be respected.

To be convicted of a crime there must be no reasonable doubt. This high bar for conviction is there for good reason. As Blackstone wrote in the 1760s; "It is better that ten guilty persons go free than one innocent suffer".

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He was found guilty. By a jury. His appeal was upheld by High Court judges. Make of that what you will. I know what I think about him. I hope the coming civil trial provides a decent outcome.

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