In particular, it was considered that the principle would apply to crimes recognized under customary international law as well as serious offences covered by multilateral treaties, such as those relating to the hijacking of aircraft, narcotic drugs and terrorism.
有人认为，这一原则尤其应适用于习惯国际法所认定的罪行以及诸如与劫机、毒品和恐怖主义有关的多边条约所涵盖的严重罪行。