International Humanitarian Law

Question 1

Tribunal

Answer 1

A Court of Justice

Question 2

Geneva Law

Answer 2

Signed in Geneva, Switzerland the “Geneva Law” concerns the protection of Individuals under control of an enemy; reg treatment of prisoners, medical aid for the wounded, detention of civilians & *occupation of territory in one state by another state (Law of Occupation).

Question 3

Law of Occupation

Answer 3

Sets duties & rights of occupied power in relation to occupied population (ex. Palestinian Territories)

Question 4

“Jus in bello”

Answer 4

Latin for “Law in War.” It regulates and defines the method of pursuing war once it has begun ; aimed at regulating Armed Conflicts (AC) as part of International Humanitarian Law (IHL).

Question 5

“Jus ad bellum”

Answer 5

Set of International legal rules that regulate the right to resort to fighting between states.

Question 6

Hague Law

Answer 6

Regulates conduct of hostiles ; derived from a number of treaties adopted in “The Hague.”