Switzerland

Swiss Criminal Code

Book Two : Specific Provisions

Title Twelveter : War Crimes

Art. 264c

1 The penalty is a custodial sentence of not less than five years for any person who commits a serious violation of the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949 in connection with an international armed conflict by carrying out any of the following acts against persons or property protected under the Conventions :

a. intentional homicide ;
b. hostage taking ;
c. causing severe pain or suffering or serious injury, whether physical or mental, in particular by torture, inhuman treatment or biological experiments ;

Keywords

Serious violations of Common Article 3 - NIAC



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