PENAL CODE of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste b) Upon escape of the convict as long the same is not recaptured; c) The convict is serving another sentence or security measure involving internment; d) There is a delay in paying the fine; e) The convict is temporarily hindered from providing community services. f) Execution has yet to occur. 2. Limitation begins again from the date the cause for suspension ceases. 3. Provisions in subarticle 112.3 are correspondingly applicable. CHAPTER III EXEMPTION FROM STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS Article 117. Crimes of genocide, crimes against peace and humanity and war crimes There is no prescription on criminal prosecution and sentences relating to crimes of genocide, crimes against peace and humanity and war crimes. CHAPTER IV OTHER CAUSES FOR EXTINGUISHMENT Article 118. Other causes In addition to cases specifically provided in law, liability is extinguished upon death of the perpetrator, amnesty and pardon. Article 119. Death of the perpetrator The death of the perpetrator extinguishes the criminal proceeding, as well as any criminal sentence applied to the same. Article 120. Amnesty Amnesty extinguishes criminal prosecution and halts execution of a sentence yet to be served in whole or in part, as well as its effects and accessory penalties to the extent possible. Article 121. Amnesty and accumulation of crimes Except as otherwise provided, amnesty is applicable to each crime part of the joinder. Article 122. Pardon Pardon extinguishes the sentence in whole or in part, or replaces it with another provided for in law more lenient to the convict. 33

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