'Intentionally directing attacks against buildings dedicated to religion, education, art, science or charitable purposes, historic monuments, hospitals and places where the sick and wounded are collected - IAC' in document 'New Zealand - ICC Act'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

PART 2 - INTERNATIONAL CRIMES AND OFFENCES AGAINST ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

International crimes

11.
War crimes—

(2)For the purposes of this section, a ``war crime'' is an act specified in—

(b)article 8(2)(b) of the Statute (which relates to other serious violations of the laws and customs applicable in international armed conflict); or

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

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:
(ix) Intentionally directing attacks against buildings dedicated to religion, education, art, science or charitable purposes, historic monuments, hospitals and places where the sick and wounded are collected, provided they are not military objectives