'Presumption of innocence' in document 'Kenya- Defence Forces Act 2012'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

PART VIII – SUMMARY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

154. Hearing procedures

(2) The commanding officer shall consider all information offered during the hearing, and shall be convinced that the accused person actually committed the offence he or she is accused of before imposing the punishment .

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.