Reference Publications: Law
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PublicationInternational Humanitarian Law
An overview of international humanitarian law, in A2 poster format, presenting the key principles and articles of the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols.
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PublicationThe Convention on Cluster Munitions: A Treaty to End Decades of Civilian Suffering
This brochure provides an overview of the cluster munitions problem, the main provisions of the Convention and the steps required to meet its commitments. [Learn more]Free -
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PublicationArms Transfer Decisions: Applying International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law Criteria ‒ a Practical Guide
The ICRC’s Arms Transfer Decisions: Applying International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law Criteria ‒ a Practical Guide aims to assist States and concerned organization... [Learn more]
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CollectionLanguage: EnglishICRC "International Humanitarian Law" book set (English version)
Need your own reference books on IHL? This selection published by the ICRC includes the key works of humanitarian law (Geneva Conventions, Additional Protocols, etc.). [Learn more]Fr.643.50 -
e-Book40th Anniversary of the 1977 Additional Protocols to the 1949 Geneva Conventions
This short report describes the impact that the Additional Protocols have had on norms, how they have shaped the practice of parties to conflict and why they remain relevant today, 40 years afte... [Learn more]
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PublicationTo Serve and to Protect: Human Rights and Humanitarian Law for Police and Security Forces
By engaging in dialogue with police and security forces about the law and their operations, the ICRC supports their efforts to incorporate the rules and standards of international law into their pr... [Learn more]Fr.100.00 -
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PublicationChildren and Detention
Detention for adults can be stressful and dangerous. For children, it can be even worse. This booklet explains the hardships that children face when they or their relatives are held in detention. [Learn more]Free -
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PublicationExpert Meeting: The Use of Force in Armed Conflicts
The subject of this report is “Use of Force in Armed Conflicts: Interplay between the Conduct of Hostilities and Law Enforcement Paradigms.” [Learn more]Fr.47.00 -
e-BookIHL Bibliography 2015
A compilation of the four quarterly IHL bibliographies issued by the ICRC Library during 2015. [Learn more] -
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CollectionLanguage: FrenchICRC "International Humanitarian Law" book set (French version)
Need your own reference books on IHL? This selection published by the ICRC includes the key works of humanitarian law (Geneva Conventions, Additional Protocols, etc.). [Learn more]Fr.448.00 -
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PublicationHandbook on International Rules Governing Military Operations
In this increasingly complex environment, it is imperative that militaries incorporate IHL and the relevant human rights law into the planning and execution processes of military operations. . [Learn more]Fr.28.00 -
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PublicationInternational Humanitarian Law: A Comprehensive Introduction
"International Humanitarian Law: A Comprehensive Introduction" is an introductory handbook that aims to promote and strengthen knowledge of IHL among academics, weapon-bearers, humanitarian and ... [Learn more]
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PublicationThe Domestic Implementation of International Humanitarian Law (DVD version)
This manual is a practical tool to assist policy-makers, legislators and other stakeholders in adhering to IHL instruments and implementing them domestically. [Learn more]Fr.6.00 -
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PublicationDomestic Normative Frameworks for the Protection of Health Care
This publication presents a number of recommendations for States to help them implement those aspects of international law that protect the provision of health care during conflicts and other emerg... [Learn more]Fr.65.00 -
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PublicationEnsuring the Preparedness and Security of Health-Care Facilities in Armed Conflict and Other Emergencies
This publication is intended as a practical manual for governments, hospital managers and others concerned. [Learn more]Fr.34.00 -
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PublicationSafeguarding the Provision of Health Care: Operational Practices and Relevant International Humanitarian Law concerning Armed Groups
Health-care personnel have to be respected and protected by all parties to a conflict and be able to perform their humanitarian duty without fearing for their safety. [Learn more]Fr.34.00 -
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PublicationStrengthening International Humanitarian Law Protecting Persons Deprived of their Liberty: Thematic Consultation of Government Experts on Grounds and Procedures for Internment and Detainee Transfers, Montreux, Switzerland, 20-22 October 2014
This report provides an account of the October 2014 thematic consultation of government experts on grounds and procedures for internment and detainee transfers. [Learn more]Fr.13.00 -
e-BookInternational Humanitarian Law Bibliography, 2014 Edition
A compilation of the four quarterly IHL bibliographies issued by the ICRC Library during 2014. [Learn more] -
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PublicationStrengthening International Humanitarian Law Protecting Persons Deprived of their Liberty: Thematic Consultation of Government Experts on Conditions of Detention and Particularly Vulnerable Detainees
This report provides an account of the January 2014 thematic consultation of government experts on conditions of detention and particularly vulnerable detainees. [Learn more]Fr.4.00 -
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PublicationInternational Humanitarian Law: Answers to your Questions
This booklet is an ideal introduction to international humanitarian law. It has been fully revised, and is accessible to all readers interested in the origins, development and modern-day applicatio... [Learn more]Free -
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PublicationPromoting Military Operational Practice That Ensures Safe Access to and Delivery of Health Care
This report is the result of a broad consultation process with military personnel around the world. [Learn more]Fr.5.00 -
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PublicationAmbulance and Pre-Hospital Services in Risk Situations
This report sets out ways to make pre-hospital care and ambulance services operating in areas of armed violence safer. This report summarizes field experience in over 20 countries. [Learn more]Fr.5.00 -
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PublicationInternational Rules and Standards for Policing
This brochure intended for audiences involved in law-enforcement functions addresses the principles and rules of human rights and humanitarian law relevant to professional law enforcement in democr... [Learn more]Fr.2.00 -
e-BookInternational Humanitarian Law Bibliography, 2012 Edition
A compilation of the four quarterly IHL bibliographies issued by the ICRC Library during 2012. [Learn more] -
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FilmThe Arms Trade Treaty: Keeping the promise
The Arms Trade Treaty is a historic response to the human suffering caused by the widespread availability of weapons both during and after armed conflicts.
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PublicationSummary of the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949 and their Additional Protocols
This is not an abridged commentary on the Conventions and their Additional Protocols, but a summary of their main provisions, with references to the relevant articles. For all categories of readers. [Learn more]Free -
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PublicationStudy on the Use of the Emblems: Operational and Commercial and Other Non-Operational Issues
Operational and commercial and other non-operational issues [Learn more]Fr.7.00 -
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PublicationThe Mine Ban Convention: Progress and Challenges in the Second Decade
This publication provides an overview of the achievements and challenges of the Mine Ban Convention in its second decade of operation. [Learn more]Fr.2.00 -
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PublicationThe Montreux Document on Private Military and Security Companies
The Montreux Document is an intergovernmental document intended to promote respect for IHL and human rights law whenever private military and security companies are present in armed conflicts. [Learn more]Fr.5.00 -
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FilmWeapon contamination
This new film explores how the ICRC tackles weapon contamination, drawing on its water, food, shelter and health expertise. Since 2008, the ICRC has also deployed specialist clearance teams to get ... [Learn more]Fr.5.00 -
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PublicationInterpretive Guidance on the Notion of Direct Participation in Hostilities under International Humanitarian Law
The "Interpretive Guidance on the Notion of Direct Participation in Hostilities under International Humanitarian Law" aims to clarify the meaning and consequences of direct participation in hostili... [Learn more]Fr.5.00 -
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PublicationThe Protocols Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949
This volume contains the official texts of the two Protocols additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949 adopted on 8 June 1977. [Learn more]Fr.3.00 -
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FilmExploring Humanitarian Law - an introduction
Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) is an education programme that introduces young people between 13 and 18 years of age to the basic rules and principles of international humanitarian law (IHL). [Learn more]Free -
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PublicationExploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) Guide: A Legal Manual for EHL Teachers
Organized in a question and answer format, the Guide offers teachers and other interested parties concise information on specific IHL issues. [Learn more]Fr.5.00 -
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PublicationConvention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction
This booklet contains the text of the Convention. It is intended to promote understanding of the Convention's rules and to facilitate its ratification and implementation by governments. [Learn more]Fr.2.00 -
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PublicationRestoring Family Links Strategy
A 10-year strategy to improve the services provided by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in meeting the needs of people separated from their families. Includes relevant legal re... [Learn more]Fr.10.00 -
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PublicationHIV/AIDS Field Guide: A Planning and Practice Guide to Integrating HIV/AIDS into the ICRC's Health Work
This field guide provides guidance and decision making tools to help decide what to do amongst specific populations in a given context. [Learn more]Fr.20.00 -
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PublicationRed Cross, Red Crescent, Red Crystal
The aim of this article is to recount the history of the emblem issue and to outline the strategy and steps followed in solving a problem that had remained pending for far too long. [Learn more]Free -
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FilmThe Ottawa Treaty: Towards a World Free of Anti-Personnel Mines
This documentary reviews the prohibitions and the obligations instituted by the treaty: the destruction of existing stockpiles, the clearance of mine-infested areas and the setting up of prevention... [Learn more]Fr.10.00 -
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FilmFighting by the rules
This film examines the development of the law of armed conflict and considers its relationship with the whole history of war in the 20th Century. It demonstrates how humanitarian law is wholly comp... [Learn more]Fr.10.00 -
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PublicationThe Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949
Full text of the four Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949. [Learn more]Fr.5.00 -
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PublicationBasic Rules of the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols
The author, Jean de Preux, comments briefly on the main provisions of the Conventions and their Additional Protocols, brings out their meaning and specifies the relevant articles. [Learn more]Fr.3.00 -
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PublicationCommentary on the Additional Protocols of 8 June 1977 to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949
A number of legal experts took part in this collective work, written with the collaboration of Jean Pictet. [Learn more]Fr.75.00 -
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PublicationCommentary on the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, Volume II
The four volumes of the Commentary were published between 1952 and 1959. This imposing work is intended for specialists and specialized institutions. [Learn more]Fr.15.00 -
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PublicationCommentary on the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, Volume III
The four volumes of the Commentary were published between 1952 and 1959. This imposing work is intended for specialists and specialized institutions. [Learn more]Fr.15.00 -
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PublicationCommentary on the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, Volume IV
The four volumes of the Commentary were published between 1952 and 1959. This imposing work is intended for specialists and specialized institutions. [Learn more]Fr.15.00 -
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PublicationCommentary on the Geneva Conventions of August 12 1949. Volume I, 1952
The four volumes of the Commentary were published between 1952 and 1959. This imposing work is intended for specialists and specialized institutions. [Learn more]Fr.15.00 -
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PublicationInternational Humanitarian Law Bibliography, 2013 Edition
A compilation of the four quarterly IHL bibliographies issued by the ICRC Library during 2013. [Learn more]Fr.6.00
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