Intentionally directing attacks against the civilian population - NIAC

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International Crimes and International Criminal Court Act 2000

PART 2 - INTERNATIONAL CRIMES AND OFFENCES AGAINST ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

International crimes

11.
War crimes—

(2)For the purposes of this section, a ``war crime'' is an act specified in—

(d)article 8(2)(e) of the Statute (which relates to other serious violations of the laws and customs applicable in armed conflict not of an international character).

Rome Statute

Article 8 War crimes

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

(e) Other serious violations of the laws and customs applicable in armed conflicts not of an international character, within the established framework of international law, namely, any of the following acts:

(i) Intentionally directing attacks against the civilian population as such or against individual civilians not taking direct part in hostilities;