Presumption of Innocence
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International Sources
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Article 14 (2)
Everyone charged with a criminal offence shall have the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Article 11 (1)
Everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law in a public trial at which he has had all the guarantees necessary for his defence.
