'Intentionally starving as method of warfare - IAC' in document 'Korea - ICC crimes Act'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Chapter 2 Punishment of Crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court

Article 13 (War crime using forbidden method)
Any person who commits any act of followings related to international or non- international conflicts shall be punished with imprisonment for life or imprisonment for no less than 3 years.

5. Any act of intentionally using starvation of civilians as a method of warfare by depriving them of objects indispensable to their survival, including willfully impeding relief supplies as provided for under the Geneva Conventions;

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 8
War crimes
2. For the purpose of this Statute, "war crimes" means:
(b) Other serious violations of the laws and customs applicable in international armed conflict, within the established framework of international law, namely, any of the following acts:
(xxv) Intentionally using starvation of civilians as a method of warfare by depriving them of objects indispensable to their survival, including wilfully impeding relief supplies as provided for under the Geneva Conventions