Rome Statute
Part 3: General Principles of Criminal Law

Article Art. 30
Mental element

1.

Unless otherwise provided, a person shall be criminally responsible and liable for punishment for a crime within the jurisdiction of the Court only if the material elements are committed with intent and knowledge.

2.

For the purposes of this, article a person has intent where:

(a)

In relation to conduct, that person means to engage in the conduct;

(b)

In relation to a consequence, that person means to cause that consequence or is aware that it will occur in the ordinary course of events.

3.

For the purposes of this, article “knowledge” means awareness that a circumstance exists or a consequence will occur in the ordinary course of events. “Know” and “knowingly” shall be construed accordingly.

Source: Article 30 — Mental element, https://www.­icc-cpi.­int/Publications/Rome-Statute.­pdf (accessed May 26, 2025).

Verified

May 26, 2025

Art. 30’s source at icc-cpi​.int