Presumption of innocence

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso - Constitution 1991 (2015) EN

Title 1 Of the Fundamental Rights and Duties

Chapter 1 Of Civil Rights and Duties

Article 4

Any accused is presumed innocent until his guilt has been established.

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.