TJ Criminal Code extracts EN (Nottingham CJAD): TJ Criminal Code extracts EN (Nottingham CJAD)

The report states that this is an English-language extract from the Criminal Code of the Republic of Tajikistan, compiled by the Criminal Justice and Domestic Violence unit at the University of Nottingham (CJAD). The extract covers Section XV, Chapter 34 on “Crimes Against the Peace and Safety of Mankind” along with Articles 15 and 59 on extraterritorial jurisdiction and capital punishment. The report states that Article 395 punishes planning or preparation of an aggressive war with 12 to 20 years’ imprisonment with confiscation of property, and conducting an aggressive war with 15 to 20 years or the death penalty. Article 396 addresses public appeals to unleash aggressive war; Article 397 criminalises production or distribution of weapons of mass destruction; Article 398 defines genocide; Article 399 defines biocide; Article 400 defines ecocide; and Article 401 criminalises the hiring of mercenaries. Articles 402–405 cover assaults on internationally protected persons, intentional violations of international humanitarian law in armed conflicts, medical mistreatment of detainees, and pillage. The report states that Article 15 establishes jurisdiction over crimes committed outside Tajikistan by citizens, permanent residents, and foreigners in defined circumstances. Article 59 retains capital punishment by shooting for aggressive war, genocide, biocide, homicide, aggravated rape, terrorism, illegal narcotics trafficking, forcible seizure of power, encroachment on the life of a statesman, and grave violations of international humanitarian law, but excludes minors and women from execution.