'Compelling a prisoner of war to serve in the forces of a hostile power - IAC' in document 'Bulgaria - Criminal Code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

BULGARIA – CRIMINAL CODE

SPECIAL PART

Chapter Fourteen - CRIMES AGAINST PEACE AND HUMANITY

Section II - Crimes Against the Laws and Customs of Waging War

Article 411

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b) compels a prisoner of war to serve in the armed forces of the enemy state ,

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 8
War crimes
2. For the purpose of this Statute, "war crimes" means:
(a) Grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, namely, any of the following acts against persons or property protected under the provisions of the relevant Geneva Convention:
(v) Compelling a prisoner of war or other protected person to serve in the forces of a hostile Power