'Manifestly unlawful order' in document 'Ukraine - Constitution'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Title II

HUMAN AND CITIZEN RIGHTS, FREEDOMS, AND DUTIES

Article 60. No one shall be obliged to execute directions or orders that are manifestly criminal.
For the issue or execution of a manifestly criminal ruling or order, legal liability shall arise.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 33
Superior orders and prescription of law
1. The fact that a crime within the jurisdiction of the Court has been committed by a person pursuant to an order of a Government or of a superior, whether military or civilian, shall not relieve that person of criminal responsibility unless:
(c) The order was not manifestly unlawful.