'National penalties - war crimes' in document 'Kenya- Defence Forces Act 2012'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

PART VI – SERVICE OFFENCES

Treachery, Cowardice and Offences Arising out of Service

70. Looting and pillaging

(4) A person who commits an offence under this section, shall be liable, on conviction by a court-martial, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years or any lesser punishment provided for under this Act.

PART XVII – CIVIL OFFENCES CONCERNING THE DEFENCE FORCES

270. Prohibition of torture or cruel treatment

(3) A member of the Defence Forces who subjects a person to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five million shillings or imprisonment for a term not exceeding fifteen years or both.