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The Relevant Provisions of the Rome Statute

RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Special Part

Chapter IX
Crimes against Humanity and Peace, War Crimes and Genocide

Section 71.1 Invitation to Genocide

For a person who commits public invitation to genocide, the applicable punishment is deprivation of liberty for a term not exceeding eight years.

Special Part

Chapter IX
Crimes against Humanity and Peace, War Crimes and Genocide

Section 78. Triggering of National, Ethnic and Racial Hatred

(1) For a person who commits acts intentionally directed towards triggering national, ethnic or racial hatred or enmity,
the applicable punishment is deprivation of liberty for a term not exceeding three years or temporary deprivation of liberty, or community service, or a fine.

(2) For a person who commits the same acts, if they are associated with violence or threats, or where they are committed by a group of persons, a State official, or a responsible employee of an undertaking (company) or organisation, or if it is committed utilising automated data processing systems,
the applicable punishment is deprivation of liberty for a term not exceeding ten years, with or without probationary supervision for a term not exceeding three years.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 25
Individual criminal responsibility
3. In accordance with this Statute, a person shall be criminally responsible and liable for punishment for a crime within the jurisdiction of the Court if that person:
(e) In respect of the crime of genocide, directly and publicly incites others to commit genocide