Presumption of innocence

Nigeria

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999

Chapter IV
Fundamental Rights

36. (5) Every person who is charged with a criminal offence shall be presumed to be innocent until he is proved guilty ;
Provided that nothing in this section shall invalidate any law by reason only that the law imposes upon any such person the burden of proving particular facts.

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.