Statute of limitations - national proceedings

Timor-Leste

Código Penal de Timor-Leste

BOOK I
GENERAL PART

TITLE VI
PRESCRIPTION OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY

CHAPTER III
EXEMPTION FROM STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

Article 117. Crimes of genocide, crimes against peace and humanity and war crimes

There is no prescription on criminal prosecution and sentences relating to crimes of genocide, crimes against peace and humanity and war crimes.

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.