227. On 15 February 1988, the Home Secretary appointed an Inquiry relating to allegations that persons who were now British citizens or resident in the United Kingdom had committed war crimes during the Second World War, and asked it to consider whether the law of the United Kingdom should be amended to make it possible to prosecute them for war crimes. Current legislation does not give British courts jurisdiction over murder and manslaughter committed abroad by persons who were not British subjects at the time of the alleged offences. "War crimes" were defined for the purposes of the inquiry as crimes of murder, manslaughter or genocide committed in Germany and in territories occupied by German forces during the Second World War. 228. The principle of nulla poena sine lege is contained in paragraph 1 of article 15. Paragraph 2 of article 15, however, qualifies this principle by saying: "2. Nothing in this article shall 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 recognized by the community of nations." 229. The Inquiry concluded, therefore, that legislation to give British courts jurisdiction over murder and manslaughter violating the laws and customs of war in Germany or German-occupied territory during the war by those who were now British citizens or resident in the United Kingdom would not breach the principles in article 15. The Inquiry recommended that such legislation should be introduced. The Government is considering the Inquiry's report and will make a final decision on whether to introduce amending legislation after it has considered the views of Parliament. Debates are likely to be held in both Houses later this year. Article 17 230. In England and Wales, Prison Standing Order 5, which sets out the rights 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to the legal system and international law, specifically discussing the possibility of prosecuting individuals for war crimes committed during World War II. It mentions the principle of nulla poena sine lege and the United Kingdom's jurisdiction over crimes committed abroad. The text does not seem to be related to economic development, natural resources, or other categories that are primarily focused on tangible resources or economic activities.

**Category**
Law, International relations