'Rights during trial - burden of proof' in document 'Cambodia - Constitution'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CONSTITUTION OF THE KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA

CHAPTER III - THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF KHMER CITIZENS

Article 38

Any case of doubt, it shall be resolved in favor of the accused.

The accused shall be considered innocent until the court has judged finally on the case.

Every citizen shall enjoy the right to defense through judicial recourse.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 67
Rights of the accused
1. In the determination of any charge, the accused shall be entitled to a public hearing, having regard to the provisions of this Statute, to a fair hearing conducted impartially, and to the following minimum guarantees, in full equality:
(i) Not to have imposed on him or her any reversal of the burden of proof or any onus of rebuttal