'Nulla poena sine lege' in document 'Slovakia - Constitution (English)'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Chapter Two – Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

Part Two: Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms

Article 17

(2) No one must be prosecuted or deprived of freedom other than for reasons and in a manner defined by law.

Chapter Two – Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

Part Two: Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms

Article 17

(3) A person accused or suspected of a criminal act can be detained only in cases defined by law.

Chapter Two – Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

Part Two: Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms

Article 17

(5) A person can be taken into custody only for reasons and for a period defined by law and on the basis of a court ruling.

Chapter Two – Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

Part Seven: The Right to Judicial and Other Legal Protection

Article 50

(6) The criminal liability of a deed is assessed, and punishment is meted out, according to the law valid at the time when the offense was committed. A more recent law will be applied if it is more favorable for the perpetrator.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 23
Nulla poena sine lege
A person convicted by the Court may be punished only in accordance with this Statute.