'Universal jurisdiction' in document 'Portugal - Penal Code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

BOOK I-GENERAL PART

TITLE I-THE CRIMINAL LAW

SINGLE CHAPTER-GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Article 5
Acts occurred abroad

1-a) When regarded as a crime under the articles 221, 262 to 271, 300, 301, 308 to 321, 325 to 345;

BOOK I-GENERAL PART

TITLE I-THE CRIMINAL LAW

SINGLE CHAPTER-GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Article 5
Acts occurred abroad

2- Portuguese penal law is as well applicable to acts committed abroad, which the Portuguese State has bound itself to try, by international treaty or convention.