SCHEDULE Elements of Crimes

Article 8(2)(b)(xi) War crime of treacherously killing or wounding

Elements
1 The perpetrator invited the confidence or belief of one or more persons that they were entitled to, or were obliged to accord, protection under rules of international law applicable in armed conflict.
2 The perpetrator intended to betray that confidence or belief.
3 The perpetrator killed or injured such person or persons.
4 The perpetrator made use of that confidence or belief in killing or injuring such person or persons.
5 Such person or persons belonged to an adverse party.
6 The conduct took place in the context of and was associated with an international armed conflict.
7 The perpetrator was aware of factual circumstances that established the existence of an armed conflict.