POW Prisoners of War International Law International Humanitarian Law Geneva Convention

Описание: Prisoners of War International Humanitarian Law Geneva Convention International Law
By Hesham Elrafei Lex Animata

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Prisoners of war, International Law Visualized

The Geneva Conventions codified the law relating to the treatment of prisoners of war.

Prisoners of war are combatants and members of the armed forces of a party to a conflict, who falls into the enemy's power.

A person not considered a prisoner of war, like Spies and mercenaries, is still entitled to minimum human rights guarantees, like due process, prohibitions on violence, humiliation, prostitution, and improper assault.

Prisoners of war are subject to the laws and orders in force in the armed forces of the detaining power

Prisoners of war are in the hands of the enemy power and not of the individuals who have captured them; They must be humanely treated without reprisals.

The convention specifies rules on captivity, which should only prevent prisoners from returning to their troops, and taking up arms again.

Every prisoner is bound to give his name and rank, while personal belongings like clothing remain in his possession.

Prisoners must be evacuated from the combat zone, and not exposed to fire. They may be made to work, or put behind bard but only in camps on land, and affording hygiene and healthfulness, under the immediate authority of the detaining power.

in any event, Prisoners of war are to be released and repatriated after the cessation of hostilities, but the sick and wounded may be repatriated at once or interned in neutral territory.