'Rights during trial - burden of proof' in document 'Maldives - Constitution'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CHAPTER II
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

51. Rights of the accused

Everyone charged with an offence has the right :

(h) to be presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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