'Intentionally directing attacks against buildings, material, medical units and transport using the emblems of the Geneva Conventions - NIAC' in document 'Armenia - Criminal Code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Special Part

Section 13.

Crimes against peace and human security

Chapter 33.

Crimes against peace and human security

Article 390. Serious breach of international humanitarian law during armed conflicts.

2.6) illegal, willful destruction or realization of property not caused by military necessity, is punished with imprisonment for 5-12 years.

Special Part

Section 13.

Crimes against peace and human security

Chapter 33.

Crimes against peace and human security

Article 396. Assault on persons or organizations under international protection.

1. Assault on the employees of foreign states or international organizations under international protection, or on family members residing with them, on office or residential buildings or means of transportation of persons under international protection, if these actions were committed with the purpose of provoking war, or complication of international relations, is punished with imprisonment for the term of 3 to 7 years.

2. The same actions which negligently caused human death, heavy damage to health or destruction of property or important documents, is punished with imprisonment for the term of 3 to 12 years.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 8
War crimes
2. For the purpose of this Statute, "war crimes" means:
(e) Other serious violations of the laws and customs applicable in armed conflicts not of
an international character, within the established framework of international law, namely, any of
the following acts:
(ii) Intentionally directing attacks against buildings, material, medical units and transport, and personnel using the distinctive emblems of the Geneva Conventions in conformity with international law