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| Integrating the Law | |
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International Committee of the Red Cross |
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International Committee of the Red Cross |
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Geneva |
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2007 |
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English |
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armed forces, law enforcement officials, training of professional groups, appropriate use of force, international humanitarian law, Protocol Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of International Armed Conflicts (Protocol I), UN Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms, UN Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials, International Committee of the Red Cross/Crescent (ICRC) |
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This document describes the process of transposing legal rules into concrete mechanisms to ensure compliance with international humanitarian law and adopting the means required to achieve this end. It is divided into three parts. The first presents the legal framework applicable to the use of force by armed forces and the responsibilities of the highest political authorities regarding its implementation and dissemination. The second refers more specifically to arms carriers and addresses technical aspects related to integrating the relevant law into doctrine, education, training and equipment, plus the role that sanctions play. The third part discusses the International Committee of the Red Cross’ relationship with international law and the ways in which the organisation can actively support efforts to promote lawful behaviour. The document refers mainly to states and their responsibilities. However, the process and the main concepts and conclusions can be extended by analogy to non-state armed groups. |
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http://www.icrc.org/eng/assets/files/other/icrc_00
2_0900.pdf  English
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