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'Manifestly unlawful order' in document 'France - Criminal Code'

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The Relevant Provisions of the Rome Statute

RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

BOOK I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

TITLE II
OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY

CHAPTER II
GROUNDS FOR ABSENCE OR ATTENTUATION OF LIABILITY

ARTICLE 122-4

A person is not criminally liable who performs an action commanded by a lawful authority, unless the action is manifestly unlawful.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 33
Superior orders and prescription of law
1. The fact that a crime within the jurisdiction of the Court has been committed by a person pursuant to an order of a Government or of a superior, whether military or civilian, shall not relieve that person of criminal responsibility unless:
(c) The order was not manifestly unlawful.