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

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

PART TWO - FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES

CHAPTER TWO- RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE INDIVIDUAL

XIII. Provisions Relating to the Protection of Rights
C. Principles Relating to Offences and Penalties

ARTICLE 38. (As amended on May 22, 2004)
No one shall be considered guilty until proven guilty in a court of law.

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