Practice question
Does Protocol I’s preamble permit adverse treatment of protected persons solely because of the cause attributed to their side?
- Yes, all political causes determine humane-treatment rights
- Yes, only the victor’s cause matters
- No
- Only civilians of the favored side are protected
- Only if a commander dislikes the cause
Legal references
- Additional Protocol I Article 96(3): https://ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/ihl-treaties/api-1977/article-96; paragraphs (b)-(c).
- Additional Protocol I preamble: https://ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/ihl-treaties/api-1977/preamble
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