In most countries in the world, even in modern times, an accusation has been sufficient to justify arrest, imprisonment, and even punishment. Even some nominally democratic countries, such as postwar Japan, consider guilt something that the accused must disprove. | In most countries in the world, even in modern times, an accusation has been sufficient to justify arrest, imprisonment, and even punishment. Even some nominally democratic countries, such as postwar Japan, consider guilt something that the accused must disprove. |