CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION AND THE PUNISHMENT OF THE GENOCIDE CRIME CONCLUDED IN PARIS ON 9th DECEMBER 1948 — Rwanda law | Esheria

CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION AND THE PUNISHMENT OF THE GENOCIDE CRIME CONCLUDED IN PARIS ON 9th DECEMBER 1948

The Contracting Parties say genocide is a crime under international law and undertake to prevent and punish it, whether in peace or war.

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Rwanda
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The Contracting Parties say genocide is a crime under international law and undertake to prevent and punish it, whether in peace or war. This provision defines genocide as certain acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial, or religious group. Article III lists acts that are punishable as genocide-related offences and says they are not treated as political crimes for extradition purposes. People who commit genocide or any acts listed in article III must be punished, including rulers, public officials, and private individuals. The Contracting Parties must enact legislation to implement the Convention and provide effective penalties for genocide and related acts.