Presumption of innocence

Guinea

Guinea - Constitution 2010 EN

TITLE II: OF THE FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS, DUTIES AND RIGHTS

Article 9
Any person accused of a delinquent act is presumed innocent until their culpability has been legally established in the course of a procedure accordingly to the 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.