Are there any countries that use “assumed guilty until proven innocent”, the exact opposite of “assumed innocent until proven guilty”?
I would imagine that "assumed guilty" might be used in some authoritarian countries.
How many countries Laws state that you are guilty until proven innocent. Name the countries.
Yes, there are countries that have legal systems where individuals are assumed guilty until proven innocent. This concept is known as "guilty until proven innocent" or "inquisitorial system." While the majority of countries around the world follow the principle of "innocent until proven guilty" (known as the "adversarial system"), there are a few exceptions.
One notable country that follows an inquisitorial system is France. In the French legal system, the judge has a more active role in the investigation and collection of evidence. The burden of proof is shared between the prosecutor and the defense, and the accused is not presumed innocent until proven guilty.
If you are interested in finding out more countries that use an inquisitorial system, you can conduct a specific search using reliable sources such as legal databases, academic articles, or consult legal experts familiar with the different legal systems worldwide. Performing an internet search using keywords like "countries with inquisitorial legal system" or "guilty until proven innocent countries" can provide you with more information.