The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Criminal Code

SPECIAL PART

34. CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY AND INTERNATIONAL LAW

Unlawful killing and wounding of an enemy

Article 409

(1) A person who by violating the rules of international law during a war or an armed conflict, kills or wounds an enemy who has laid down his weapons, or who unconditionally surrendered, or remained without defense means, shall be punished with imprisonment of at least one year.

(2) If the murder from item 1 was committed in a cruel or subversive manner, out of self- interest or with other low motives, or if several persons are killed, the offender shall be punished with imprisonment of at least ten years, or with life imprisonment.

Keywords

War crimes
Killing or wounding a combatant who has laid down his arms and surrendered at discretion - IAC
Killing or wounding a combatant who no longer has means of defence and has surrendered at discretion - IAC
National penalties - war crimes
National penalties - life imprisonment



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