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presumption of innocence [Global Index]


ARTICLE-30: Prosecution, adjudication and sanctions     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 6. Each State Party, to the extent consistent with the fundamental principles of its legal system, shall consider establishing procedures through which a public official accused of an offence established in accordance with this Convention may, where appropriate, be removed, suspended or reassigned by the appropriate authority, bearing in mind respect for the principle of the presumption of innocence. ...