Kyrgyzstan

Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic

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.

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

3. No one shall be convicted of a crime solely on the basis of his/her own confession in having committed an offense.

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.

5. No one shall be obliged to testify against themselves, his/her spouse or close relatives as determined by law. The law may provide for other cases in which they are relieved from the obligation to testify.

6. Everyone shall have the right to have their case examined by a court with the participation of jurors in cases stipulated by law.

Keywords

Fair trial standards



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