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Criminal Justice Act 2003, Cross Heading: War Crimes and Terrorism is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 27 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

War Crimes and TerrorismE+W+N.I.

Genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimesE+W+N.I.

25E+W+N.I.An offence under section 51 or 52 of the International Criminal Court Act 2001 (c. 17).

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

Grave breaches of the Geneva ConventionsE+W+N.I.

26E+W+N.I.An offence under section 1 of the Geneva Conventions Act 1957 (c. 52).

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

Directing terrorist organisationE+W+N.I.

27E+W+N.I.An offence under section 56 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11).

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

Hostage-takingE+W+N.I.

28E+W+N.I.An offence under section 1 of the Taking of Hostages Act 1982 (c. 28).

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 5 Pt. 1 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

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