2008 Convention on cluster munitions - Model law
Legislation for Common Law States on the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions ADVISORY SERVICE ON INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW _____________________________________ Model Law Convention on Cluster …
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2008 Convention on cluster munitions - Ratification kit
Ratification kit providing an overview of the steps involved in State adherence to the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions . 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions Ratification kit International …
Development in the legal protection of IDPs
Ten years ago the ICRC helped draft the Guiding Principles. How have the Principles contributed to improving protection for IDPs? What gaps remain? An article by Cordula Droege : Development in the …
Elements to render sanctions more effective – Factsheet
Fact sheet describing some elements and modalities which could bring about a concrete improvement in the effectiveness of sanctions in the efforts by all parties to ensure greater respect for …
The Convention on Cluster Munitions: Time to Act
  Cluster munitions have been a persistent problem for decades. These weapons have killed or injured tens of thousands of civilians in war-affected countries. In May 2008, more than 100 States …
Geneva Conventions (Consolidation) Act – Model law
Legislation for Common Law States on the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 1977 and 2005 Additional Protocols ADVISORY SERVICE ON INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW ____________________________________ …
National legislation on the use and protection of the emblem - Model law
Document suggesting model legislative provisions to be used by States as guidance in the drafting of legislation on the use and protection of the r ed cross, red crescent and red crystal emblems . …
Analysis of the punishments applicable to international crimes (war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide) in domestic law and practice
This analysis of the punishments applicable to international crimes (war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide) covers 64 countries. The sample is satisfactory in terms of geographical …
Guidelines for assessing the compatibility between national law and obligations under treaties of international humanitarian law
Assessing national measures to implement international humanitarian law allows the authorities to verify which measures have already been taken and which remain to be taken in order to honour the …
How is the term "armed conflict" defined in international humanitarian law?
Opinion paper - definition of "international armed conflict" and "non-international armed conflict" under International Humanitarian Law, the branch of international law which governs armed conflict. …
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