Presumption of innocence

Vanuatu

Constitution of the Republic of Vanuatu

CHAPTER 2
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES

PART I Fundamental Rights

5.FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OF THE INDIVIDUAL

(2) Protection of the law shall include the following

(b) everyone is presumed innocent until a court establishes his guilt according to law;

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.