Rwanda

Law N°33 BIS/2003 repressing the crime of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes

Chapter 6. MISCELLANEOUS AND FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 18:
The fact that the accused has acted upon the order of the Government or of his or her superior authority shall not exempt him or her from his or her criminal liability where, patently, the order could lead to perpetration of one of the crimes punishable under this law.

Keywords

Superior orders - national proceedings



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