Einde inhoudsopgave
Geneva Convention relative to the treatment of prisoners of war of August 12, 1949
Article 13
Geldend
Geldend vanaf 21-10-1950
- Bronpublicatie:
12-08-1949, Stb. 1954, 248 (uitgifte: 18-06-1954, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Inwerkingtreding
21-10-1950
- Bronpublicatie inwerkingtreding:
14-06-1951, Trb. 1951, 74 (uitgifte: 14-06-1951, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Vakgebied(en)
Internationaal publiekrecht / Mensenrechten
1.
Prisoners of war must at all times be humanely treated. Any unlawful act or omission by the Detaining Power causing death or seriously endangering the health of a prisoner of war in its custody is prohibited, and will be regarded as a serious breach of the present Convention. In particular, no prisoner of war may be subjected to physical mutilation or to medical or scientific experiments of any kind which are not justified by the medical, dental or hospital treatment of the prisoner concerned and carried out in his interest.
2.
Likewise, prisoners of war must at all times be protected, particularly against acts of violence or intimidation and against insults and public curiosity.
3.
Measures of reprisal against prisoners of war are prohibited.