2. Interpretation.

In the interpretation of this Act, and of any other Act relating to criminal law, unless there be something in the enactment, or in the context, indicating a different meaning, or calling for a different construction -

(c) Whenever a person doing a certain act is declared to be guilty of any offence and to be liable to punishment therefor, it shall be understood that such person shall only be deemed guilty of such offence and liable to such punishment after being duly convicted of such act, and whenever, it is provided that the offender shall be liable to different degrees or kinds of punishment, it shall be understood that the punishment to be inflicted will be subject to the limitations contained in the enactment, in the discretion of the Court, or tribunal, before which such conviction takes place.

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