War Crimes Act

There are two acts known as the War Crimes Act

  • War Crimes Act 1991 of the United Kingdom
  • War Crimes Act of 1996 of the United States

Famous quotes containing the words war, crimes and/or act:

    “In the present civil war it is quite possible that God’s purpose is something different from the purpose of either party.”
    —Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865)

    “Those who are incapable of commiting great crimes will not easily suspect others of doing so.”
    —François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)

    “The terrible thing is that one cannot be a Communist and not let oneself in for the shameful act of recantation. One cannot be a Communist and preserve an iota of one’s personal integrity.”
    —Milovan Djilas (b. 1911)