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

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CHAPTER II
THE HUMAN BEING AND THE STATE

Article 31

A person shall be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to the procedure established by law and declared guilty by an effective court judgement.

CHAPTER II
THE HUMAN BEING AND THE STATE

Article 31

It shall be prohibited to compel one to give evidence against himself, his family members or close relatives.

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