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Practice question: Nationality Principle

Multiple Choice Easy Jurisprudence

Practice question

Which UNTOC provision permits jurisdiction over covered offenses committed by a State Party's national, subject to Article 4?
  1. Article 15(1)(a) only on territory.
  2. Article 4 as a universal arrest warrant.
  3. Article 15(1)(b) only on flag vessels and registered aircraft.
  4. Article 15(2)(b).
  5. Article 15 as a rule abolishing domestic legislation.

Legal references

  • UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, Articles 4 and 15: https://mandates.un.org/mandate/A/RES/55/25
  • Revised Penal Code, Article 2: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/28/20426
  • UNODC, Guide for the Legislative Incorporation and Implementation of Universal Anti-Terrorism Instruments, paragraph 359: https://www.unodc.org/documents/terrorism/Publications/Guide_Legislative_Incorporation_Implementation/English.pdf

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