LuxembourgDroits fondamentaux 10 · Fundamental rights
According to Article 17 of the Constitution, who is presumed innocent until their guilt has been legally established?
In the exam (French)
Selon l'article 17 de la Constitution, qui est considéré comme innocent jusqu'à ce que sa culpabilité soit légalement établie ?
- aOnly a person who has never been convictedSeulement la personne jamais condamnée
- bAny person accused of an offenceToute personne accusée d'une infractionCorrect answer
- cAny person on provisional releaseToute personne en liberté provisoire
Why?
This is the presumption of innocence: any person accused of an offence is presumed innocent until their guilt has been legally established (Art. 17).
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