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Chapter 16. Genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes
Section 103. War crimes against persons
Any person is liable to punishment for a war crime who in connection with an armed conflict
(k) wounds a combatant who has surrendered or has been placed hors de combat,
Chapter 16. Genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes
Section 106. War crimes consisting in the use of prohibited methods of warfare
Any person is liable to punishment for a war crime who in connection with an armed conflict
(g) leading any person to believe that he is entitled to protection or is obliged to provide protection in accordance with international law and with the intention of betraying this trust, kills or wounds any person belonging to the nationals or armed forces of the hostile party, or
Article 8
War crimes
2. For the purpose of this Statute, "war crimes" means:
(b) Other serious violations of the laws and customs applicable in international armed
conflict, within the established framework of international law, namely, any of the following acts:
(vi) Killing or wounding a combatant who, having laid down his arms or having no
longer means of defence, has surrendered at discretion