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... Noting that none of the solemn declarations, instruments or conventions relating to the
prosecution and punishment of war crimes and crimes against humanity made provision for a
period of limitation, ...
... Considering that war crimes and crimes against humanity are among the gravest crimes in
international law, ...
... Convinced that the effective punishment of war crimes and crimes against humanity is an
important element in the prevention of such crimes, the protection of human rights and
fundamental freedoms, the encouragement of confidence, the furtherance of co-operation
among peoples and the promotion of international peace and security, ...
... Noting that the application to war crimes and crimes against humanity of the rules of
municipal law relating to the period of limitation for ordinary crimes is a matter of
serious concern to world public opinion, since it prevents the prosecution and punishment
of persons responsible for those crimes, ...
... Recognizing that it is necessary and timely to affirm in international law, through
this Convention, the principle that there is no period of limitation for war crimes and
crimes against humanity, and to secure its universal application, ...
... (a) War crimes as they are defined in the Charter of the International Military
Tribunal, NÅrnberg, of 8 August 1945 and confirmed by resolutions 3 (1) of 13 February
1946 and 95 (I) of 11 December 1946 of the General Assembly of the United Nations,
particularly the "grave breaches" enumerated in the Geneva Conventions of 12
August 1949 for the protection of war victims; ...