'Universal jurisdiction' in document 'Spain - Law 6/1985 Judiciary'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

VOLUME I
THE EXTENSION AND LIMITS OF JURISDICTION AND THE STAFFING AND ORGANISATION OF THE COURTS AND TRIBUNALS

TITLE I
The extension and limits of jurisdiction

Article 23.

4. Spanish jurisdiction shall also be competent to hear facts committed by Spaniards or foreigners outside national territory susceptible to consideration according to Spanish criminal law as one of the following crimes :

a) Genocide.
b) Terrorism.
c) Piracy and illegal hijacking of aeroplanes.
d) Counterfeiting of foreign currency.
e) Crimes relating to prostitution and corruption of minors or the incapacitated.
f) Illegal trafficking of psychotropic, toxic and narcotic drugs.
g) Those relating to female genital mutilation provided that those responsible are located in Spain.
h) And any other which according to international treaties or conventions should be prosecuted in Spain.

5. In the cases of articles 3 and 4 the provisions of point c) section 2 of this Article shall be applicable.