(1)
(a) Cameroonian courts shall have jurisdiction to try any Cameroonian national or any resident
who either as a principal or accessory, has committed abroad any offence considered to
be a felony or misdemeanour, by the laws of Cameroon on condition that it is punishable
by the law of the place of commission.
(b) However criminal proceedings shall be instituted only by the Legal Department and only
after a complaint by the victim or an official request to the Government of the Republic of
Cameroon by the Government of the place of commission of the offence.
(2) This section shall apply to persons of Cameroon nationality who acquired their citizenship
after the alleged offence.
Official text
Transcription: Spot-checked
In force from 27-07-2005
Source page 155
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