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Paragraph 7 General Introduction

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The elements of crimes are generally structured in accordance with the following principles:

  • As the elements of crimes focus on the conduct, consequences and circumstances associated with each crime, they are generally listed in that order;

  • When required, a particular mental element is listed after the affected conduct, consequence or circumstance;

  • Contextual circumstances are listed last.

Notes on Schedule

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Explanatory note: The structure of the elements of the crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes follows the structure of the corresponding provisions of articles 6, 7 and 8 of the Rome Statute. Some paragraphs of those articles of the Rome Statute list multiple crimes. In those instances, the elements of crimes appear in separate paragraphs which correspond to each of those crimes to facilitate the identification of the respective elements.