The right to be forgotten in criminal justice: From presumption of innocence to restorative reintegration

The right to be forgotten in criminal justice does not seek to erase legal responsibility; rather, it seeks to limit the prolonged and disproportionate social consequences arising from criminal accusations and convictions. Viewed through the lenses of the presumption of innocence and restorative justice, this right functions through a context-sensitive application of existing remedies to safeguard human dignity throughout the stages before, during, and after criminal proceedings, while also promoting rehabilitation and social reintegration. This article examines the right to be forgotten from the perspectives of the presumption of innocence and restorative justice within contemporary criminal justice systems.