“Attack directed against any civilian population”

This page presents an official legal definition of “Attack directed against any civilian population” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United Nations United Nations

A course of conduct involving the multiple commission of acts referred to in paragraph 1 against any civilian population, pursuant to or in furtherance of a state or organizational policy to commit such attack.

Source: Rome Statute article 7, Crimes against humanity (International Criminal Court)