CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF CRIMES AGAINST INTERNATIONALLY PROTECTED PERSONS, INCLUDING DIPLOMATIC AGENTS — Rwanda law | Esheria

CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF CRIMES AGAINST INTERNATIONALLY PROTECTED PERSONS, INCLUDING DIPLOMATIC AGENTS

This article defines “internationally protected person” and “alleged offender” for the Convention.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
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Status
In force
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Language
mul
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This article defines “internationally protected person” and “alleged offender” for the Convention. States Parties must criminalize and punish intentional attacks against internationally protected persons, and take jurisdiction/extradition measures for those crimes. Each State Party must take necessary measures to establish its jurisdiction over the crimes in Article 2. States Parties must cooperate to prevent the crimes listed in article 2. State Parties must share relevant information about certain crimes when the suspect has fled, and they must try to notify the other State concerned when the crime involves a person with international immunity.