McGuinty: A #MeThree movement, based on truth and reconciliation
A debate has erupted across Canadian society about due process in the era of #MeToo. Is there a way forward that preserves both the dignity of victims and the rights of the accused? Perhaps we can draw on the ethics of truth and reconciliation.
In the Western legal tradition, the accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty. This puts the burden of proof on the accuser to show that the accused is legally responsible for the alleged act. This protects innocent people who are wrongly accused.
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