War Crimes Act

There are two acts known as the War Crimes Act

  • War Crimes Act 1991 of the United Kingdom
  • War Crimes Act of 1996 of the United States

Famous quotes containing the words war, crimes and/or act:

    “It is well that war is so terrible: we would grow too fond of it!”
    —Robert E. Lee (1807–1870)

    “Those who are incapable of commiting great crimes will not easily suspect others of doing so.”
    —François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)

    “Old age equalizes—we are aware that what is happening to us has happened to untold numbers from the beginning of time. When we are young we act as if we were the first young people in the world.”
    —Eric Hoffer (1902–1983)