'Presumption of innocence' in document 'Peru - Political Constitution of Peru'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

TITLE I
PERSON AND SOCIETY

CHAPTER I
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE PERSON

Article 2

e. Every person has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty.

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.