Presumption of innocence

Ethiopia

Ethiopia - Constitution 1994 EN

Chapter Three Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

Part One Human Rights

Article 20 Rights of Persons Accused

(3) During proceedings accused persons have the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law and not to be compelled to testify against themselves .

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.