'Other defences - national proceedings' in document 'Trinidad&Tobago - ICC Act'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

PART II
INTERNATIONAL CRIMES AND OFFENCES AGAINST ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

Jurisdiction in respect of international crimes

General Principles of Criminal Law

12. (1) For the purposes of proceedings for an offence under section 9, 10 or 11—
(c) a person charged with the offence may rely on any justification, excuse, or defence available under the laws of Trinidad and Tobago or under international law; and