This Article shall not prejudice the trial and punishment of any person for any act or omission which, at the time when it was committed, was criminal according to the general principles of law recognised by civilised nations.’
Ní dhéanfaidh an tAirteagal seo dochar do thriail agus pionósú aon duine in aon ghníomh nó neamhghníomh ba chion coiriúil trátha dhéanta do réir na bprionsabal ginearálta dlí a aithníos náisiúin shibhialta.’