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The Relevant Provisions of the Rome Statute

RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CHAPTER 1
General Explanations

6. Offender under 10 Years of Age

Where a person under 10 years of age is found guilty under this Law, he shall not be subjected to the full punishment prescribed for the relevant offence in this Law. And it is more desired that his act be not regarded in every possible measure as an offence.

7. Offender under 16 Years of Age

Except in respect of offences relating to the religion of Islam or homicide, the Judge shall have the discretion to mitigate the punishment in respect of every other offence committed by a person under 16 years of age who is found guilty under this Law.