Presumption of innocence

Moldova, Republic of

Moldova - Constitution 2003 (2016) EN

TITLE II
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, FREEDOMS AND DUTIES

CHAPTER I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 21. Presumption of innocence

Any individual person indicted for having committed an offence shall be presumed innocent, until found guilty on legal grounds during a public trial in which all guarantees necessary for his/her defence have been brought forward.

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.