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'Negligence' in document 'Germany - Criminal Code'

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

RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

GENERAL PART

CHAPTER TWO
THE OFFENCE

FIRST TITLE
FOUNDATIONS OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY

Section 15
Intent and negligence

Unless the law expressly provides for criminal liability based on negligence, only intentional conduct shall attract criminal liability.

ANALYSIS

This provision follows the ICC Statute.

Section 15 of the StGB allows for punishment of negligence only if provided by law. The CCAIL does not provide for the punishment of acts committed negligently.