Book Two: Specific Provisions

Title Twelvebis: Genocide and Crimes against Humanity

Art. 264a

1 The penalty is a custodial sentence of not less than five years for any person who, as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed against any civilian population :...

Book Two : Specific Provisions

Title Twelvebis : Genocide and Crimes against Humanity

Art. 264a

2 In especially serious cases, and in particular where the offence affects a number of persons or the offender acts in a cruel manner, a custodial sentence of life may be imposed.

3 In less serious cases under paragraph 1 letters c–j, a custodial sentence of not less than one year may be imposed.