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'Nullum crimen sine lege' in document 'Croatia Constitution'

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The relevant provisions of implementing legislation: [1]
The Relevant Provisions of the Rome Statute

RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA

III. PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS

2. PERSONAL AND POLITICAL LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS

Article 31

No one may be punished for an act which, prior to its commission, was not defined as a punishable offence by domestic or international law, nor may such individual be sentenced to a penalty which was not then defined by law. If a less severe penalty is determined by law after the commission of said act, such penalty shall be imposed.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 22
Nullum crimen sine lege
1. A person shall not be criminally responsible under this Statute unless the conduct in question constitutes, at the time it takes place, a crime within the jurisdiction of the Court.
2. The definition of a crime shall be strictly construed and shall not be extended by analogy. In case of ambiguity, the definition shall be interpreted in favour of the person being investigated, prosecuted or convicted.
3. This article shall not affect the characterization of any conduct as criminal under international law independently of this Statute.