Crimes against humanity in the Chilean legal system and international law. Common requirements and particular reference to inhumane acts

Abstract

This article considers the question whether the description of crimes against humanity in Chilean law is equivalent to the description of international law. It starts explaining the relevance of this question. It continues by analysing the common requirements for crimes against humanity and inhumane acts, especially those in which major differences are presented. In short, it is established whether differences in the legal text also involve substantive differences and what are their potential legal effects.