Presumption of innocence

Romania

Criminal Procedure Code

TITLE III
EVIDENCE AND MEANS OF EVIDENCE

CHAPTER I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Art. 66 - The accused person or the defendant benefits from the presumption of evidence and is not obliged to prove his/her innocence.

In case there is evidence for his/her guilt, the accused person or the defendant has the right to prove their inconsistency.

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.