'Presumption of innocence' in document 'Azerbaijan - Constitution (amend 2009)'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

SECTION II
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, FREEDOMS AND DUTIES

Chapter III
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OF MAN AND CITIZEN

Article 63. Presumption of innocence

I. Everyone has the right to the presumption of innocence. Everyone accused of a crime shall be presumed innocent so long as his guilt has not been proven according to law and the respective court judgment has not become effective.

II. A person may not be declared guilty if there are wellgrounded suspicions regarding his guilt.

III. A person accused of a crime shall not be obliged to prove his innocence.

IV. Evidence obtained in violation of law may not be used in the administration of justice.

V. No one may be considered guilty without a court judgement.

SECTION III
STATE POWER

Chapter VII
JUDICIAL POWER

Article 127. Independence of judges, and fundamental principles and prerequisites of the administration of justice

IX. Justice shall be based on the presumption of innocence.

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.