COUNT THREE

ARTICLE 8 (2)(B)(XIX) PROHIBITION IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF BULLETS THAT

EXPAND OR FLATTEN EASILY IN THE HUMAN BODY

1. As clearly stated in Article 8(2)(b)(xix) of Rome Statute provisions, employing expand or

flatten easily in the human body is one of the acts which constitute war crime 1. In this case,
on 11 October, six militants were killed and four seriously injured including three civilians
who were caught in the cross fire were also injured during an assault instituted by the GAF,
led by General Baggins. As evidenced by forensic reports, the cause of death of the six
militants killed indicated that they were wounded by firearms using expanding bullets.
Moreover, the hospital treating the three civilians, through its spokesperson, confirmed that
one of the civilians – who later died of his injuries – had also been wounded by expanding
bullets2.

2. Under the circumstances the use of the said weapon is inhuman or if not too much if the
only purpose is to defeat the Umber’s Counsel of Elders who were treated as terrorists.
Under the Geneva convention, even in times of war rules laid down therein should be
followed such as weapons to be used 3. As it was clearly stated that persons hors de combat
and those who do not take a direct part in hostilities are entitled to respect for their lives and
their moral and physical integrity. They shall in all circumstances be protected and treated
humanely without adverse distinction4.

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1 Rome Statue Article 8(2)(b)(xix)

2 Problem, Paragraph21

3 Problem, Paragraph22

4 1949 Geneva Convention

THE DEFENDANT ORDERED THE ATTACKS AND FACILITATED THE CRIMES
THROUGH THE EMPLOYMENT OF EXPANDING BULLETS TO THE COUNCIL OF
ELDERS AND SOME CIVILIANS UNDER ARTICLE 25(3)(C)

3. The provisions on Article 25(3)(C) provides that any person shall bear responsibility where
for the purpose of facilitating the commission of a crime, aiding, abetting, or otherwise
assisting in the commission of the war crime of employing arms, projectiles, or material
calculated to cause unnecessary suffering, notably bullets which expand or flatten easily in
the human body5.

4. General Baggins by entered in a military cooperation with Rohan for a newly developed
modular pistol , the latter aided in the employment of such ammunition during the search
and sweep operations. Therefore, it is logical to presume that the employment of bullets
which expand or flatten easily in the human body was with the knowledge and permission
of Baggins6.

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5 Rome Statue Article 25(3)(C)

6 Problem, Paragraph6
 PRAYER FOR RELIEF

The prosecution respectfully submits that there are substantial grounds to believe that
the Defendant is liabe under Articles 8(2)(c)(i) / 8(2)(e)(iv); Article 8 (2)(e)(i); and Article
8(2)(b)(xix) of Rome Statute, with individual criminal liability under Article 7(1)(k)
Article 7(1)(a); Article 25(3)(b); and Article 25i3 ic of the Rome Statute.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
COUNSELS FOR PROSECUTOR