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Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union - TITLE VI - JUSTICE - Article 48 - Presumption of innocence and right of defence

OJ C 303, 14.12.2007, p. 12–12 (BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, GA, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)

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12007P048

Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union - TITLE VI - JUSTICE - Article 48 - Presumption of innocence and right of defence

Official Journal 303 , 14/12/2007 P. 0012 - 0012


Article 48

Presumption of innocence and right of defence

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.

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