International Humanitarian Law

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What is the main purpose of the 2011 Draft Articles on the effects of armed conflicts on treaties?

  • To identify treaties incompatible with the state of war and suspend only those (correct)
  • To establish a new framework for international organizations during war
  • To limit the application of human rights during war times
  • To suspend or make void all treaties during a state of war

What is the exception to the suspension of treaties during a state of war, according to the 2011 Draft Articles?

  • Treaties on human rights and international humanitarian law (correct)
  • Treaties on environmental protection
  • Treaties for participation to international organizations
  • Treaties on international trade

What is the principle that lays down the basis on how to conduct war, according to International Humanitarian Law?

  • The principle of humanity
  • The principle of military necessity
  • The principle of distinction between civilians and combatants (correct)
  • The principle of proportionality

What is the First Additional Protocol to the Geneva Convention applicable to?

<p>International humanitarian law (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of violating the principle of distinction between civilians and combatants, according to International Humanitarian Law?

<p>It is a war crime (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation on human rights during war times, according to the 2011 Draft Articles?

<p>Human rights can be limited during war, but not suspended (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the UN and international humanitarian law?

<p>The UN has never signed a treaty on international humanitarian law (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for the distinction between combatants and civilians, according to International Humanitarian Law?

<p>The principle of distinction between civilians and combatants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ius in bello, according to International Humanitarian Law?

<p>To regulate the conduct of war (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the international crime that can be prosecuted for violating the principle of distinction between civilians and combatants, according to International Humanitarian Law?

<p>War crime (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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