2025 ECLAN Annual Conference
From May 15 to 16 ECLAN Annual Conference 2025 will take place in Riga, hosted by the University of Latvia. Our colleague – counsel and head of the firm’s Corporate Crime Investigation and Compliance practices in Latvia Dr Violeta Zeppa-Priedīte will also be there. She will share her knowledge on „The presumption of innocence for legal persons: an illusory or genuine procedural guarantee?“.
This year’s conference will focus on “The Presumption of Innocence: Modern Trends and Contemporary Challenges”, bringing together leading scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to explore key issues, including:
- The historical, origins, rationale, and evolving legal framework of the presumption of innocence
- Its scope, limitation and recent jurisprudential developments
- The allocation of the burden and standard of proof in relation to the presumption of innocence
- Challenges in applying the principle of the presumption of innocence to the prosecution of legal persons
- The impact of pre-trial publicity and official statements on fair trial rights
Don’t miss an opportunity to engage with distinguished experts, participate in enriching discussions, and gain valuable insights into emerging trends and critical challenges affecting the presumption of innocence in contemporary criminal justice systems!
Registrations are now open! For more details, visit here.
The program is available here.
