Part 5 Offences under domestic law

England and Wales

51 Genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes

1

It is an offence against the law of England and Wales for a person to commit genocide, a crime against humanity or a war crime.

2

This section applies to acts committed—

a

in England or Wales, or

b

outside the United Kingdom by a United Kingdom national, a United Kingdom resident or a person subject to UK service jurisdiction.