'Nulla poena sine lege' in document 'Turkey - Constitution'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

PART TWO - FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES

CHAPTER TWO- RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE INDIVIDUAL

XIII. Provisions Relating to the Protection of Rights
C. Principles Relating to Offences and Penalties

No one shall be punished for any act which does not constitute a criminal offence under the law in force at the time committed; no one shall be given a heavier penalty for an offence other than the penalty applicable at the time when the offence was committed.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 23
Nulla poena sine lege
A person convicted by the Court may be punished only in accordance with this Statute.