'Nullum crimen sine lege' in document 'Ukraine - Criminal Procedure Code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Section I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter 1

BASIC PROVISIONS

Article 5. Inadmissibility to prosecute an accused individual otherwise than on the grounds and in the way prescribed by law

No one may be prosecuted as an accused individual otherwise than on the grounds and in the way prescribed by law.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 22
Nullum crimen sine lege
1. A person shall not be criminally responsible under this Statute unless the conduct in question constitutes, at the time it takes place, a crime within the jurisdiction of the Court.
2. The definition of a crime shall be strictly construed and shall not be extended by analogy. In case of ambiguity, the definition shall be interpreted in favour of the person being investigated, prosecuted or convicted.
3. This article shall not affect the characterization of any conduct as criminal under international law independently of this Statute.