CONVENTION ON THE NON- APPLICABILITY OF STATUTORY LIMITATIONS TO WAR CRIMES AND CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY — Rwanda law | Esheria

CONVENTION ON THE NON- APPLICABILITY OF STATUTORY LIMITATIONS TO WAR CRIMES AND CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY

No statutory limitation applies to certain crimes, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and related acts.

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Rwanda
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No statutory limitation applies to certain crimes, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and related acts. This article says the Convention applies to state representatives and private individuals involved in crimes listed in Article I, including principals, accomplices, direct inciters, conspirators, and state representatives who tolerate the crimes. The States Parties must adopt all necessary domestic measures, including legislative measures, to make extradition possible for the persons covered by Article II. States Parties must adopt measures so time limits do not apply to prosecution and punishment for the crimes covered by articles I and II, and any existing limitations must be abolished. The Convention is open for signature until 31 December 1969 by specified States.