Presumption of innocence

Iceland

Iceland - Constitution 1944 (2013) EN

VII
Article 70

Anyone charged with a criminal offense 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.