'Passive personality jurisdiction' in document 'Netherlands: International Crimes Act'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

ยง 1. General provisions

Section 2

1. Without prejudice to the relevant provisions of the Criminal Code and the Code of Military Law, Dutch criminal law shall apply to:

(b) anyone who commits any of the crimes defined in this Act outside the Netherlands, if the crime is committed against a Dutch national;

ANALYSIS

This provision follows the ICC Statute.