'Intentionally directing attacks against buildings, material, medical units and transport using the emblems of the Geneva Conventions - IAC' in document 'South Africa: Implementation of the ICC Statute'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Chapter 5
Miscellaneous

Schedule 1
Crimes

Part 3
War Crimes

'War crimes' mean any of the following:

(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 conduct:

(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.

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