'Jurisdiction' in document 'Kyrgyzstan - Criminal Code (ENG)'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

GENERAL PART

SECTION I. CRIMINAL LAW

CHAPTER 2. CRIMINAL LAW BOUNDS

Article 5. Application of the Criminal Law to Persons Committing Crimes within the Kyrgyz Republic

(1) Any person committing crime within the Kyrgyz Republic shall be held responsible hereunder.

(2) In case of a crime committed outside of the Kyrgyz Republic, responsibility shall take effect hereunder if such crime is accomplished or prevented within the Kyrgyz Republic.

(3) Should a crime be committed within the Kyrgyz Republic by a diplomatic representative of a foreign states or other person outside the competence of the Kyrgyz Republic courts according to current laws and international agreements, such matter shall be resolved diplomatically based on international law provisions.

GENERAL PART

SECTION I. CRIMINAL LAW

CHAPTER 2. CRIMINAL LAW BOUNDS

Article 6. Application of the Criminal Law to Persons Committing Crimes outside of the Kyrgyz Republic

(1) The Kyrgyz Republic nationals as well the Kyrgyz Republic stateless residents committing crimes outside the Kyrgyz Republic shall be held responsible hereunder unless sentenced by foreign state court.

(2) The Kyrgyz Republic nationals committing crimes in another country shall not be extradited to that country.

(3) Foreign citizens and stateless persons committing crimes outside the Kyrgyz Republic and staying within its area may be extradited to foreign state to be held responsible or serve sentence in accordance with international agreement.