Section 3Part 0 —
Genocide
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A person commits an offence of genocide if he commits any act falling within the definition of "genocide" in Article II of the Genocide Convention as set out in the Schedule.
A person who commits an offence of genocide shall, on conviction on indictment —
if the offence consists of the killing of any person, be sentenced to imprisonment for life; or
in any other case, be liable to imprisonment for fourteen years.
Proceedings for an offence of genocide shall not be instituted except by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Cross References
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Article II of the Genocide Convention (set out in the Schedule)