Adopted the Law of Ukraine On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine as Regards the Implementation of the Provisions of the International Criminal and Humanitarian Law

Information Department of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Secretariat
Published on 20 May 2021, at 14:45

Adopted the Law of Ukraine No. 2689 "On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine as Regards the Implementation of the Provisions of the International Criminal and Humanitarian Law".

The Law of Ukraine No. 2689 introduces the principle of universal jurisdiction as regards aggression, genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

The Law establishes criminal liability for military commanders, persons actually acting as commanders and other superiors for any crime committed by their subordinate if they knew (deliberately assumed) or should and could have known about them committing a crime / their intention to commit such a crime, etc.

5he Law of Ukraine No. 2689 "On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine as Regards the Implementation of the Provisions of the International Criminal and Humanitarian Law" bringing the legislation of Ukraine on criminal liability in line with the provisions of international law.

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