Chapter Two : Fundamental Rights and Duties of Citizens
Article Twenty-Five
Innocence is the original state. The accused shall be innocent until proven guilty by the order of an authoritative court.
Chapter 1 General Principles and Definitions
Article 4
Presumption of Innocence and Prohibition on Punishments against Human Dignity
Innocence (acquittal) is the original state. The accused shall be considered innocent as long as he is not convicted by a final verdict of a competent court.
Chapter 2
Rights of the Victim, Plaintiff, Suspect, Accused and Defendant
Presumption of Innocence
Article 5:
Presumption of innocence is the original state in which accused persons are innocent unless they are convicted by a final decision of a competent court.
The prosecutor and judge cannot interpret vagueness of the law or ambiguity of evidence against the suspect or accused person.
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.