Additional information : He wrote this in his Commentaries on the Laws of England, published between 1765 and 1769. The specific statement appears in Book 4, Chapter 27. This principle, known as Blackstone's ratio, has influenced legal systems worldwide, emphasizing the protection of the innocent over the risk of wrongful punishment.

Original language : English

Country of origin : England

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