Rome Statute
Part 6: The Trial

Article Art. 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.

Source: Article 66 — Presumption of innocence, https://www.­icc-cpi.­int/Publications/Rome-Statute.­pdf.

Last Updated

Jun. 25, 2022

Art. 66’s source at icc-cpi​.int