Presumption of innocence

Latvia

Latvia - Constitution 1922 (2018) EN

Everyone has the right to defend his or hertheir rights and lawful interests in a fair court. Everyone shall be presumed innocent until his or hertheir guilt has been established in accordance with law. Everyone, where his or hertheir rights are violated without basis, has a right to commensurate compensation. Everyone has a right to the assistance of counsel .

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.