Nevainīguma prezumpcijas nozīme un ietekme uz pierādījumu iegūšanu

Abstract

The understanding of the presumption of innocence has been developing since the Roman Empire. This principle and the right not to incriminate oneself are recognised as an international standard which lies at the heart of the notion of a fair procedure. The right not to incriminate oneself is significant with regard to the evidence, which is obtained through methods of coercion or oppression in defiance of the will of the accused. Since handwriting and voice samples do not exist independently from the will of the suspect, if these were to be obtained in covert or investigative measures, it is essential that the right not to incriminate oneself is respected.