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

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Title II

HUMAN AND CITIZEN RIGHTS, FREEDOMS, AND DUTIES

Article 62. A person shall be presumed innocent of committing a crime and shall not be subjected to criminal punishment until his guilt is proved through a legal procedure and established by a court verdict of guilty.

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.