lex mitior

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(Kanun) "If the law relevant to the offence of the accused has been amended, the less severe law should be applied."; "In the event of a change in the law applicable to a given case prior to a final judgement, the law more favorable to the person being investigated, prosecuted or convicted shall be applied." (The definition in Article 24 (2) of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court)