presumption

“We ask the public to respect the presumption of innocence and to refrain from speculation as we work to gather all relevant facts.”

The most hardline migration-sceptics argue that the deception goes even deeper – they claim that it is the result of a fundamental presumption baked into the political system in favour of large-scale migration.

The Scottish government has previously said it had a "presumption against" new oil and gas exploration.

Days later, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced reforms aimed at improving police accountability, one of which involves a presumption of anonymity for firearms officers charged with criminal offences after police shootings.

“The decision reflects a thorough evaluation of all relevant factors, and consistent with the presumption of innocence, his release is both fair and justified.”