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482 results in Commentary on the Third Geneva Convention

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  • Article 104 - Notification of Judicial Proceedings

  • from III - Judicial Proceedings
  • Compiled by International Committee of the Red Cross
  • Book:
    Commentary on the Third Geneva Convention
    Published online:
    21 August 2021
    Print publication:
    09 September 2021, pp 1480-1489

  • Summary

    Article 104 describes a specific procedural step the DetainingPower is required to take before it may commence with the trial ofany prisoner of war. Under its terms, the Detaining Power mustsubmit a detailed notification of proceedings to the ProtectingPower, containing the particulars of the accused prisoner of war,information concerning the place of their internment or confinement,the charges against them, and the time and place set for the trial.The prisoners’ representative and the accused prisoner of war mustbe similarly notified. If these three entities do not receive thenotification at least three weeks before the opening of the trial,the trial cannot take place and must be adjourned. Article 104 istherefore a very important procedural guarantee for accusedprisoners of war.

  • Article 27 - Clothing

  • from Chapter II - Quarters, Food and Clothing of Prisoners of War
  • Compiled by International Committee of the Red Cross
  • Book:
    Commentary on the Third Geneva Convention
    Published online:
    21 August 2021
    Print publication:
    09 September 2021, pp 777-782

  • Summary

    The requirement in Article 27 to supply prisoners of war withsufficient quantities of clothing, underwear and footwear plays twoimportant roles. First, it ensures the comfort and physical well-beingof prisoners of war, and second, it contributes to their humanetreatment and ensures respect for their dignity and honour.

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