'Presumption of innocence' in document 'Timor Leste - Constitution'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

PART II
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, DUTIES, LIBERTIES AND GUARANTEES

TITLE II
PERSONAL RIGHTS, FREEDOMS AND GUARANTEES

Section 34 (Guarantees in criminal proceedings)

1. Anyone charged with an offence is presumed innocent until convicted.

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.