2.—(1) A person commits an offence of genocide if he commits any act falling within the definition of "genocide" in Article II of the Genocide Convention.

(2) A person guilty of an offence of genocide shall on conviction on indictment—

( a ) in case the offence consists of the killing of any person, be sentenced to imprisonment for life, and

( b ) in any other case, be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years.

(3) Proceedings for an offence of genocide shall not be instituted except by or with the consent of the Attorney General.

(4) A person charged with an offence of genocide or any attempt, conspiracy or incitement to commit genocide shall be tried by the Central Criminal Court.