PART TWO - FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES
CHAPTER TWO- RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE INDIVIDUAL
XIII. Provisions Relating to the Protection of Rights
C. Principles Relating to Offences and Penalties
ARTICLE 38. (As amended on May 22, 2004)
No one shall be considered guilty until proven guilty in a court of law.
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.