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The '''presumption of innocence''' is a principle that places the [[burden of proof]] on the [[government]] to prove [[beyond a reasonable doubt]] that a [[crime|criminal]] [[defendant]] is [[guilty]], not on the defendant to prove his [[innocence]].  The principle is considered to be a fundamental part of [[due process]].<ref>[http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/presumption+of+innocence Presumption of innocence]</ref> The presumption of innocence has its origin in the English [[common law]], and is fundamental to legal systems - such as those of the [[United States]] - which are derived from common law. The presumption of innocence has also become part of many systems of [[civil law]], and is now seen throughout the world as an essential element of human [[freedom]].

The '''presumption of innocence''' is a principle that places the [[burden of proof]] on the [[prosecution]] to prove [[beyond a reasonable doubt]] that a [[crime|criminal]] [[defendant]] is [[guilty]], not on the defendant to prove his [[innocence]].  The principle is considered to be a fundamental part of [[due process]].<ref>[http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/presumption+of+innocence Presumption of innocence]</ref> The presumption of innocence has its origin in the English [[common law]], and is fundamental to legal systems - such as those of the [[United States]] - which are derived from common law. The presumption of innocence has also become part of many systems of [[civil law]], and is now seen throughout the world as an essential element of human [[freedom]].