Presumption of innocence

Swiss Confederation

Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation 1999 (2017)

Title Two: Fundamental Rights, Citizenship and Social Goals

Chapter One: Fundamental Rights

Art. 32 Criminal proceedings

1 Every person is presumed innocent until they have been found guilty by a legally enforceable judgment.

Rome Statute

Article 66 Presumption of innocence

1. Everyone shall be presumed innocent until proved guilty before the Court in accordance with the applicable law.

2. The onus is on the Prosecutor to prove the guilt of the accused.

3. In order to convict the accused, the Court must be convinced of the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt.