Geneva Convention: ART 51
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What is the main problem when a civilian gives lateral help or services that are complementary or necessary to military actions?

  • Direct participation in hostilities
  • Active participation in military actions
  • Interpretation of direct participation (correct)
  • Loss of civilian protection
  • Which article of the Geneva Convention does not define direct participation?

  • Article 3
  • Article 51 (correct)
  • Article 8
  • Article 13
  • What is the key difference between active and direct participation?

  • Both terms are interchangeable
  • Active participation is narrower than direct participation
  • Direct participation is a subset of active participation
  • Active participation is wider than direct participation (correct)
  • What is the outcome if a civilian is found to have actively participated in hostilities?

    <p>The civilian loses their protection under international law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document defines active participation as a criterion for losing civilian protection?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Lubanga Case in the context of direct participation?

    <p>It opposed the use of 'direct participation' in favor of 'active participation'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of adopting an 'indirect contribution' to the military effort?

    <p>The contribution is not relevant, and the civilian does not lose immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between indirect participation and active participation?

    <p>Indirect participation is a type of active participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document inspirations led to the development of the rule on direct participation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge in interpreting the concept of direct participation?

    <p>Distinguishing between direct and active participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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