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Primary Document |
Title: | Convention on the Non-Applicability of Statutory Limitations to War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity |
Available From: | http://www.ohchr.org/Documents/ProfessionalInterest/warcrimes.pdf |
http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/instree/x4cnaslw.htm | |
Conclusion Date: | 1968-11-26 |
Entry Into Force Date: | 1970-11-11 |
Description: | This instrument affirms "the principle that there is no period of limitation for war crimes and crimes against humanity." (Preamble.) It was adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 2391 (XXIII) of November 26, 1968. This site provides the text of the instrument, ratification information, declarations and reservations. |
Legal Citation: | G.A. res. 2391 (XXIII), annex, 23 U.N. GAOR Supp. (No. 18) at 40, U.N. Doc. A/7218 (1968); 754 UNTS 73; 18 ILM 68 (1979) |
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Keywords: | administration of justice crimes against humanity criminal law human rights war crimes |
Language(s): | English French |
Document Creator: | UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights |
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Site Administrator: | UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights |
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