Practice question
Pursuant to its organizational policy, a militia implements an organized, widespread attack on a civilian population through repeated willful killings. A participant knowingly carries out one killing as part of that attack. No armed conflict or intent to destroy a protected group is proved. Which classification is supported by these facts?
- Other crimes against humanity may be established under section 6 despite absence of armed conflict or genocidal intent
- Every homicide necessarily constitutes genocide
- No section 6 offense can exist unless there is a declared war
- A participant must personally commit every killing in the widespread attack
- Only property damage can constitute a crime against humanity
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2009/ra_9851_2009.html — RA 9851, Chapter III, sections 4–6, war crimes, genocide, direct public incitement and other crimes against humanity; section 3 supplies the related contextual definitions.
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