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

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CHAPTER II PROTECTION OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RICHTS FREEDOMS

12. Right to fair trial, etc.

(7) No person who is tried for a criminal offence shall be compelled to give evidence at the trial.

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