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... Noting that none of the solemn declarations, instruments or conventions relating to the
prosecution and punishment of war crimes and crimes against humanity made provision for a
period of limitation, ...
... Noting that the application to war crimes and crimes against humanity of the rules of
municipal law relating to the period of limitation for ordinary crimes is a matter of
serious concern to world public opinion, since it prevents the prosecution and punishment
of persons responsible for those crimes, ...
... Recognizing that it is necessary and timely to affirm in international law, through
this Convention, the principle that there is no period of limitation for war crimes and
crimes against humanity, and to secure its universal application, ...
... 1. After the expiry of a period of ten years from the date on which this Convention
enters into force, a request for the revision of the Convention may be made at any time by
any Contracting Party by means of a notification in writing addressed to the
Secretary-General of the United Nations. ...