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Who is considered a person that should not take part in hostilities?
Who is considered a person that should not take part in hostilities?
Which of the following is an exception to the prohibition of the use of force in international relations?
Which of the following is an exception to the prohibition of the use of force in international relations?
What does the First Geneva Convention specifically protect?
What does the First Geneva Convention specifically protect?
Which group is NOT classified as someone who ceases to take part in hostilities?
Which group is NOT classified as someone who ceases to take part in hostilities?
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What does the Second Geneva Convention protect?
What does the Second Geneva Convention protect?
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Study Notes
Persons Exempt from Hostilities
- Civilians are not involved in hostilities
- Medical and paramedic personnel are exempt
- Religious personnel are exempt
- Combatants who are wounded, sick, captured, surrendered, or otherwise defenseless are no longer engaged in hostilities
International Law Restrictions on Force
- International law restricts the use of force in international relations except in specific circumstances
- United Nations enforcement actions or peacekeeping operations are allowed
- Dual or collective self-defense is permissible when a state is subject to an armed attack
Components of the Law of Armed Conflict
- Geneva-Type Law (1949)
Geneva-Type Law (1949) Details
- Aim is to protect victims of war
- First Geneva Convention: Protection of wounded and sick on land
- Second Geneva Convention: Protection of wounded, sick, and shipwrecked at sea
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Test your knowledge on the key aspects of international law regarding armed conflict, including the exemptions for certain personnel and the restrictions on the use of force. Explore the details of the Geneva Conventions and their purpose in protecting victims of war. This quiz covers fundamental principles that guide conduct in warfare under international law.
