'Intentionally directing attacks against buildings, material, medical units and transport using the emblems of the Geneva Conventions - IAC' in document 'Timor-Leste - Criminal Code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

BOOK II
SPECIAL PART

TITLE I
CRIMES AGAINST PEACE AND HUMANITY

CHAPTER II
WAR CRIMES

Article 128. War crimes against assets protected by insignia or distinctive emblems

Any person who, in the context of an armed conflict of an international or non-international nature, directs attacks against :

b) Buildings, facilities, material, units or vehicles visibly displaying the distinctive emblems of the Geneva Conventions or personnel using such emblems ; is punishable with 10 to 20 years imprisonment.

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:
(xxiv) Intentionally directing attacks against buildings, material, medical units and transport, and personnel using the distinctive emblems of the Geneva Conventions in conformity with international law