Compelling a protected person to serve in the forces of a hostile power - IAC

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Adaptation of Criminal Legislation to ICC Statute

Rome Statute

Article 8 War crimes

2. For the purpose of this Statute, ‘war crimes’ means:

(a) Grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, namely, any of the following acts against persons or property protected under the provisions of the relevant Geneva Convention:

(v) Compelling a prisoner of war or other protected person to serve in the forces of a hostile Power;