Presumption of innocence

Ukraine

Constitution of Ukraine 1996 (2016)

Title II

HUMAN AND CITIZEN RIGHTS, FREEDOMS, AND DUTIES

Article 62. A person shall be presumed innocent of committing a crime and shall not be subjected to criminal punishment until his guilt is proved through a legal procedure and established by a court verdict of guilty.

Criminal Code of Ukraine 2001 (2010)

GENERAL PART

Chapter I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 2. Grounds for criminal liability

2. A person is deemed innocent of a crime and may not be criminally punished until his/her guilt is legally proven and found by a lawful sentence.

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.