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Presumption of Innocence: Can Individuals in Custody Be Shown in the Media?

Me Frédéric NANADJINGUE speaking on the presumption of innocence
Source : Facebook — Frédéric Nanadjingue
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In remarks devoted to the presumption of innocence, Me Frédéric NANADJINGUE questioned a recurring practice: exposing, in the media, individuals taken into custody by law enforcement.

“Can individuals in custody be shown in the media? Is a person taken into custody necessarily guilty? Are they not entitled to the presumption of innocence?” he asked.

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