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The Relevant Provisions of the Rome Statute

RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

GENERAL PART

Chapter XX. CRIMINAL OFFENSES AGAINST PEACE, SECURITY OF MANKIND AND INTERNATIONAL LEGAL ORDER

Article 445. Illegal use of symbols of Red Cross, Red Crescent, Red Crystal (The title of Article 445 as amended by Law No 1675-VI (1675-17) of 22.10.2009)

Illegal use of symbols of Red Cross and Red Crescent, Red Crystal other than in cases provided for by this Code, - (Item 1 of Article 445 as amended by Law No 1675-VI (1675-17) of 22.10.2009)
shall be punishable by a fine up to 50 tax-free minimum incomes, or arrest for a term up to six month.

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:
(vii) Making improper use of a flag of truce, of the flag or of the military insignia and uniform of the enemy or of the United Nations, as well as of the distinctive emblems of the Geneva Conventions, resulting in death or serious personal injury