Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War of August 12, 1949:Article 16

Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War of August 12, 1949

Article 16

Geldend

Documentgegevens:

Geldend vanaf 21-10-1950

Bronpublicatie:: 12-08-1949, Stb. 1954, 249 (uitgifte: 18-06-1954, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
Inwerkingtreding: 21-10-1950
Bronpublicatie inwerkingtreding:: 14-06-1951, Trb. 1951, 75 (uitgifte: 14-06-1951, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
Vakgebied(en): Internationaal publiekrecht / Verdragenrecht
Internationaal publiekrecht / Bijzondere onderwerpen

1.

The wounded and sick, as well as the infirm, and expectant mothers, shall be the object of particular protection and respect.

2.

As far as military considerations allow, each Party to the conflict shall facilitate the steps taken to search for the killed and wounded, to assist the shipwrecked and other persons exposed to grave danger, and to protect them against pillage and ill-treatment.