From the article:- What is the presumption of innocence? The presumption of innocence imposes on the prosecution the burden of proving the charge and guarantees that no guilt can be presumed until the charge has been proved beyond reasonable doubt.
Where does the presumption of innocence come from? The right to the presumption of innocence is one of the guarantees in relation to legal proceedings contained in article 14.
What other rights and freedoms relate to the presumption of innocence? The right to the presumption of innocence may also be relevant to the other rights in relation to legal proceedings contained in article 14 of the ICCPR, namely the right to a fair trial and fair hearing, and minimum guarantees in criminal proceedings, such as the right to counsel and not to be compelled to self-incriminate.
