Genocide Convention Implementation Act of 1988

Summary

Genocide Convention Implementation Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish the criminal offense of genocide. Sets forth penalties for anyone who commits or attempts to commit any of the acts which constitute genocide (a fine of $1,000,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 20 years, and life imprisonment if group members are killed). Sets forth criminal penalties (a fine of $500,000 and/or imprisonment for up to five years) for directly and publicly inciting an act of genocide. States that nothing in this Act: (1) precludes the application of State or local laws on the same subject; or (2) creates any Federal civil remedy with respect to the prohibited conduct.

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 25 April 1988

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 13 April 1988

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 March 1988

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