Presumption of innocence

Nepal

Nepal - Constitution 2015 (2016) EN

(1) No person accused of any offence shall be assumed to be an offender until proven guilty.

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.