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New Zealand

For further information on New Zealand's laws and state practices please visit the following resources:

Relevant cases in New Zealand

Genocide

International Crimes and International Criminal Court Act 2000

Crimes Against Humanity

International Crimes and International Criminal Court Act 2000

War Crimes

International Crimes and International Criminal Court Act 2000

Geneva Conventions Act 1958

Torture

Crimes of Torture Act 1989

Caveat: This description of the law does not purport to be complete. Before embarking on any investigation one should consult with local legal experts. This page was last reviewed on the 18 August 2010.

Reported sightings of suspects (beta)

Featured suspect: Félicien Kabuga

Félicien Kabuga is the alleged financier of the Rwandan genocide. Wanted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. See recent sightings. Read more at the TRIAL website. (English, French, German)

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