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The Relevant Provisions of the Rome Statute

RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

GENERAL PART
Aim of the Criminal Code

Chapter II
The Act of Crime and the Perpetrator

Title I
The Act of Crime

Intention and Negligence

Section 13

An act of crime is perpetrated intentionally by the person who wishes the consequences of his conduct or acquiesces to these consequences.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 30
Mental element
1. Unless otherwise provided, a person shall be criminally responsible and liable for punishment for a crime within the jurisdiction of the Court only if the material elements are committed with intent and knowledge.
2. For the purposes of this article, a person has intent where:
(a) In relation to conduct, that person means to engage in the conduct;
(b) In relation to a consequence, that person means to cause that consequence or is aware that it will occur in the ordinary course of events.
3. For the purposes of this article, "knowledge" means awareness that a circumstance exists or a consequence will occur in the ordinary course of events. "Know" and "knowingly" shall be construed accordingly.