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'Presumption of innocence' in document 'Colombia Constitution'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

POLITICAL CONSTITUTION OF COLOMBIA

TITLE II - CONCERNING RIGHTS, GUARANTEES, AND DUTIES

CHAPTER I -CONCERNING FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

Article 29

Every person is presumed innocent until proven guilty according to the law. Everyone criminally charged is entitled to a defense and the assistance of counsel chosen by the accused or assigned during the investigation and trial; to a fair and public hearing without undue delay; to present evidence and to examine witnesses for the prosecution; to challenge the conviction; and not to be subject to double jeopardy for the same act.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

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.