Chapter I: Outlawry of Aggressive War

ARTICLE 1.--The High Contracting Parties solemnly declare that aggressive war is an international crime. They severally undertake not to be guilty of its commission.

ARTICLE 2.--A State engaging in war for other than purposes of defense commits the international crime described in Article 1.

ARTICLE 3.--The Permanent Court of International Justice shall have jurisdiction, on the complaint of any signatory, to make a judgment to the effect that the international crime described in Article 1 has or has not in any given case been committed.