Presumption of innocence

Mexico

Mexico - Constitution 1917 (2015) EN

TITLE ONE

CHAPTER I
Fundamental rights

Article 20

B. Defendant’s rights

I. The defendant is innocent until proven guilty through a sentence issued by a judge.

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.