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Detention in non-international armed conflict: Consultations with government experts, 2012-2013

… 3 Food, water, hygiene and health care … including accommodation, nutrition, health, family contact, and a number of other … must pose significant, clear and present danger, and that threats falling short of this …

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Health care in danger: Military assistance in facilitating safe access to health care

… and an military tank meet at an interchange. Health-care providers and military personnel often … respect the secure and impartial delivery of health care. ICRC / T. Gassmann / …

From our archives: Modes of transport

… the medical mission and the department of health travel from Negrito to Barbacoas in dugout canoes, to bring health care to the people living in these isolated … be to evacuate people who are wounded or in danger, reach those in need, or bring them …

Model legislative provisions on the recruitment or use of children in armed conflict - Model law

… feasible measures to ensure protection and care of children who are affected by an armed … and therefore as war crimes, if they endanger protected persons or objects or if they … crime; it is enough to endanger the life or health of the person through such an act. (ii) …

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Health care in danger: The human cost

… The law says hospitals, ambulances and health-care workers must be protected and should … Worldwide, the lack of safe access to health care is causing untold suffering to …

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War crimes under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and their source in international humanitarian law – Table

… great suffering, or serious injury to body or health Wilfully causing great suffering or … Nations or associated personnel likely to endanger his or her person or liberty (c) A … property: Rule 38 of CIHL Study A. Special care must be taken in military operations to …

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Toxic chemicals as weapons for law enforcement: a threat to life and international law?

… fentanyl, were excluded because they were too dangerous. In 1993 the Chemical Weapons … situations to provide the immediate medical care that might be characterised as adequate … to limit the risk of death and other adverse health effects. The dose of a chemical used is …

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How does law protect in war?

… International Humanitarian Law presents IHL carefully and systematically. The important … and human rights law is evident, as is the danger of protection for the victims … to participate, i.e. during the conflict for health reasons and of course as soon as active …

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Guiding Principles for the Domestic Implementation of a Comprehensive System of Protection for Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups

… armed conflict, GCIV guarantees special “care” for children, but it is API that lays … place in an environment which fosters the health, self-respect and dignity of the … shall enjoy general protection against dangers arising from military operations. To …

Law and policy topic

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. The Layha [Code of Conduct] For Mujahids

… exchange, provided that there will be no danger of his becoming an infidel again. 13. … targets. In martyrdom attacks, much more care should be taken to prevent the deaths and … and companies’ issues. Chapter 10 – About health 61. The Health Commission of the …

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