'Presumption of innocence' in document 'Macedonia - Constitution'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

II. BASIC FREEDOMS AND RIGHTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND CITIZEN

1. Civil and political freedoms and rights

Article 13

A person indicted for an offence shall be considered innocent until his/her guilt is established by a legally valid 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.