The article deals with the definition of genocide, especially with aspects of groups and damage that this crime affects to members of the group, to the group and to humanity as a whole. It highlights two distinct conceptions of harm associated with the crime of genocide, out of which the first bases harm on the instrumental value of the group and sees it as a loss of status that affects the individual as a member of the group. The second conception is based on the presupposition of the intrinsic value of the group and consequently harm in the event of genocide is understood as a loss of that value to humankind. The article also deals with the genocide in terms of groups or group agents in conjunction with responsibility for such a crime. It concludes with some suggestions for amendment of the definition of genocide and its proper understanding.
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