'Rights during trial - burden of proof' 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

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

SECTION II
HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Chapter II
Human rights and freedoms

Article 26

4. The burden of proof of guilt in criminal case shall be on the accuser. Evidence obtained in violation of the law shall not be used for the justification of the accusation and delivery of court verdict.

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