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The relevant provisions of implementing legislation: [1]
The Relevant Provisions of the Rome Statute

RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Part I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter I
BASIC RULES

“In doubt for the benefit of the defendant” Rule
Article 4
If upon gathering of all available evidence and its presentation in the criminal proceeding, only suspicion remains concerning the existence of a relevant elements of a criminal offense or concerning facts upon which the application of a certain provision of Criminal Code or the present Code depends upon, the court, i.e., another competent body shall always render a judgment more favorable for the defendant.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 22
Nullum crimen sine lege
1. A person shall not be criminally responsible under this Statute unless the conduct in question constitutes, at the time it takes place, a crime within the jurisdiction of the Court.
2. The definition of a crime shall be strictly construed and shall not be extended by analogy. In case of ambiguity, the definition shall be interpreted in favour of the person being investigated, prosecuted or convicted.
3. This article shall not affect the characterization of any conduct as criminal under international law independently of this Statute.