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:

    “The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind.”
    —Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)

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

    “When a uniform exercise of kindness to prisoners on our part has been returned by as uniform severity on the part of our enemies, you must excuse me for saying it is high time, by other lessons, to teach respect to the dictates of humanity; in such a case, retaliation becomes an act of benevolence.”
    —Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)