Statute of limitations - national proceedings

Russian Federation

The Criminal Code of the Russian Federation

General Part

Section IV. Release from Criminal Responsibility and Punishment

Chapter 11. Release from Criminal Responsibility

Article 78. Release from Criminal Responsibility in Connection with the Expiration of Statutes Limitation on Actions

5. The periods of limitation shall not be applied to persons who have committed crimes against the peace and security of humankind, as provided for by Articles 353, 356, 10000357, and 358 of this Code .

General Part

Section IV. Release from Criminal Responsibility and Punishment

Chapter 12. Release from Punishment

Article 83. Release from Punishment in Connection with the Expiry of the Limitation Period of the Court's Sentence

4. Limitation periods shall not be applicable to persons convicted for the commission of crimes against the peace and the security of mankind, as provided for by Articles 353, 256, 10000357, and 358 of this Code .

Rome Statute

Article 29 Non-applicability of statute of limitations

The crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court shall not be subject to any statute of limitations.