Presumption of innocence

Cyprus

Cyprus - Constitution 1960 (2013) EN

Part II: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES
Article 12
4. Every person charged with an offence shall be presumed innocent until proved guilty 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.