Rome Statute
Part 3: General Principles of Criminal Law

Article Art. 24
Non-retroactivity ratione personae

1.

No person shall be criminally responsible under this Statute for conduct prior to the entry into force of the Statute.

2.

In the event of a change in the law applicable to a given case prior to a final judgement, the law more favourable to the person being investigated, prosecuted or convicted shall apply.

Source: Article 24 — Non-retroactivity ratione personae, https://www.­icc-cpi.­int/Publications/Rome-Statute.­pdf (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

Art. 24. Non-retroactivity ratione personae's source at icc-cpi​.int