American law outlines a series of protections for those accused of crimes but not yet convicted. (Like the 4th-6th amendments)

Does your country have any unique/novel protections of the rights of potentially innocent people accused but yet to be convicted?

If not are there any protections you think should be in place?

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    The name of the accused can’t usually be reported on in Canada. Though there seems to be many exceptions. Also, released offenders get a lot of protection. It’s pretty controversial, especially when it’s someone famous like this case.

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      Following her release, Homolka settled in Quebec, where she married a brother of her lawyer.

      Honestly the most shocking part. Wtf

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      Another odd Canadian one. It has been codified that a suspect saying the words “I’m sorry” cannot be used as proof of guilt. Since in Canada especially, it leans a bit more into meaning “pardon” or “excuse me” rather than how an American might interpret it more as an apology.

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        To me the whole “I’m sorry” being a legal admission of guilt thing is bullshit. Like is there any situation where that has actually been beneficial to someone not trying to commit insurance fraud?