'Presumption of innocence' in document 'Yemen - Criminal procedure code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Volume One

Basic Principles and General Provisions

Part Two

Basic Concepts and Duties

Article 4: An suspect person is innocent until his indictment is proven; any doubts
are to be interpreted in favor of the accused; no punishment may be ruled only after a trial executed in accordance with this law, where in the freedom [right] of defense shall be maintained.

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.