Chapter II: Prosecution and jurisdiction

In the cases provided for in the previous chapter, no proceedings may be brought against a person who can prove that he or she has been finally tried abroad for the same acts and, in the event of conviction, that the sentence has been served or is time-barred.

The competent court is that of the place where the accused resides, that of his last known residence, that of the place where he is found, that of the residence of the victim or, if the offence was committed on board or against an aircraft, or the victims of the offence were persons on board an aircraft, that of the place of take-off, destination or landing of the aircraft. These…