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Article 48 Presumption of innocence and right of defence

Wording

1. Everyone who has been charged shall be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law.
2. Respect for the rights of the defence of anyone who has been charged shall be guaranteed.

Explanation

Article 48 is the same as Article 6(2) and (3) of the ECHR.

In accordance with Article 52(3), this right has the same meaning and scope as the right guaranteed by the ECHR.

Source:
Official Journal of the European Union C 303/17 - 14.12.2007

Fields

Criminal Justice

Procedural Rights

 
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