Faith Quote by Sir Hall Caine
““But of what avail was the innocence of the accused in days when an indictment was equal to a conviction!””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Avenger, Sir Hall Caine, 1905
Injustice persists when innocence is presumed guilty without fair trial.
In simple terms: Innocence is useless if the law assumes guilt.
Key Takeaway
Demand fair legal processes.
Themes
justice
law
innocence
Mood
critical
serious
Type
legal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political trials
- media trials
- historical cases
Key Concepts
Presumption of innocence
legal reform
court bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect against wrongful conviction?
- How does public opinion affect justice?
A Different Perspective
Legal systems can be biased despite ideals.
