Presumed Innocent En Ligne Here

A coherent response requires three levels of intervention.

[Generated Academic Author] Course: Jurisprudence & Digital Rights Date: April 14, 2026 presumed innocent en ligne

In a physical courtroom, the presumption of innocence operates as a procedural shield: the state bears the burden of proof, and doubt benefits the accused. In online spaces (en ligne), this shield is frequently absent, perforated, or reversed. When a social media algorithm suspends an account for "potential hate speech," when law enforcement accesses a encrypted chat log before trial, or when a viral tweet labels an individual a "scammer" based on unverified screenshots—each event enacts a digital verdict without a digital trial. A coherent response requires three levels of intervention