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

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

SECTION II
HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Chapter II
Human rights and freedoms

Article 26

1. Everyone shall be presumed innocent of committing a crime until found guilty in accordance with the law and his/her guilt was ascertained by a court verdict having entered into force. The violation of this principle shall serve a basis for the compensation of material and moral damage through a court.

SECTION II
HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Chapter II
Human rights and freedoms

Article 26

2. No one should prove his/her innocence. Any doubts in respect of culpability shall be interĀ¬preted for the benefit of the accused.

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.