'Presumption of innocence' in document 'Tajikistan - Criminal Code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

GENERAL PART

SECTION I. CRIMINAL LAW

CHAPTER 1. Objectives and principles of the Criminal Legislation
Grounds for criminal responsibility

Article 4. Principle of Legality

(2) No one may be deemed to be guilty of a crime, and no one may be inflicted a criminal penalty until his/her guilt is determined by a legally binding court verdict.

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.