CRIMINAL CODE [CAP. 9. 45 (c) a war crime, shall be construed in accordance with this article. (2) Unless otherwise provided by (a) the articles mentioned in the definition in article 54A(1) of the crimes specified in subarticle (1)(a) to (c) of this article, or in any relevant Elements of Crimes referred to in article 54A(3), (b) article 54E, a person is regarded as committing a crime referred to in subarticle (1) only if the material elements of the crime are committed with intent and knowledge. (3) For this purpose (a) a person has intent (i) in relation to conduct, where he means to engage in the conduct, and (ii) in relation to a consequence, where he means to cause the consequence or is aware that it will occur in the ordinary course of events, and (b) ''knowledge'' means awareness that a circumstance exists or a consequence will occur in the ordinary course of events. (4) In interpreting and applying the provisions of this article (which corresponds to article 30 of the ICC Treaty) the court shall take into account any relevant judgment or decision of the ICC and may also take into account any other relevant international jurisprudence. 54G. (1) Without prejudice to the provisions of article 5, a criminal action for an offence under this Title may also be prosecuted in Malta (a) against any person subject to military law in terms of articles 178, 179 and 180 of the Malta Armed Forces Act even if the offence was committed outside Malta; or (b) against any citizen of Malta or permanent resident in Malta who outside Malta conspires to commit any offence under this Title even if the offence is to be committed outside Malta. Jurisdiction. Added by: XXIV. 2002.13; VIII. 2015.4. Cap. 220. (2) For the purposes of this article, the phrase "permanent resident" shall have the same meaning assigned to it by article 5(1)(d). 54H. The provisions of any law which make provision for the protection of victims and witnesses of certain offences shall apply mutatis mutandis to any victim or witness of an offence under this Title. Protection of victims and witnesses. Added by: XXIV. 2002.13.