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The International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, 1973

( ACT NO. XIX OF 1973 )

[ 20th July , 1973 ]

An Act to provide for the detention, prosecution and punishment of persons for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and other crimes under international law.

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the detention, prosecution and punishment of persons for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and other crimes under international law, and for matters connected therewith;
 
 
 
 
It is hereby enacted as follows:-
 
 
 
 
 

Short title, extent and commencement

1. (1) This Act may be called the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, 1973.

 
 
 
 

1[(2) It extends to the whole territory of Bangladesh and applies extraterritorially as specified in sub-section (4).]

 
 
 
 

(3) It shall come into force at once.

 

2[(4) This Act shall also apply to:

(a) any citizen of Bangladesh who commits a crime under this Act, whether the crime is committed within or beyond the territory of Bangladesh;

(b) any person, regardless of nationality, if any part of the crime is committed within the territory of Bangladesh.]

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