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This book first underlines the actual meaning and effects of the presumption of innocence, and subsequently considers its interpretation and application by the International Criminal Court, in four key respects: 1. Standards of proof; 2. Statements of public officials and media reports; 3. Pre-conviction detention; 4. Rights of Victims. It is argued that the presumption of innocence means the right of persons to be treated as innocent until proven guilty by the Prosecutor, who solely bears the burden of proof. Consequently, unless it is applied and interpreted as such, it is most unlikely that the International Criminal Court and thus any other criminal court will secure a fair trial for the accused.
About the author
A Congolese Pastor, a Lawyer,a Counsel at the International Criminal Court,an associate professor (chargé des cours) at the Protestant University of the Congo, a Master in Criminal Law and Criminology (D.E.S) , a Master of Laws by Research in International Criminal Law of Oxford Brookes University and a PhD researcher at the University of Kinshasa.
