CHAPTER 2 - BILL OF RIGHTS
Rights of accused persons
SECTION 14
(2) Every person charged with an offence has the right—
(a) to be presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law;
CHAPTER II — GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY
PART 9 — PROOF OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY
Legal burden of proof—prosecution
57.— (1) The prosecution bears a legal burden of proving every element of an offence relevant to the guilt of the person charged.
(2) The prosecution also bears a legal burden of disproving any matter in relation to which the defendant has discharged an evidential burden of proof imposed on the defendant.
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.