History of the Section
Section 25(1) is modelled on article 14(2) of the ICCPR.
Similar rights exist in comparative law. Refer to table below for further information.
Comparative rights table
Charter |
Section 25(1) - Presumption of innocence
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ICCPR |
Article 14(2): |
ACT: Human Rights Act 2004 |
Section 22(1). |
S Africa: Constitution of the republic of South Africa 1996 Chapter 2 |
Sections 35(3)(h). |
UK: Human Rights Act 1998 |
Schedule 1, art. 6(2). |
Canada: Canadian Charter of Rights and freedoms |
Section 11(d). |
New Zealand: New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 |
Section 25(c). |