Presumption of innocence

Italy

Italy - Constitution 1948 (2012) EN

PART I
RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF CITIZENS

TITLE I
CIVIL RELATIONS

Art. 27

A defendant shall be considered not guilty until a final sentence has been passed.

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.