Commentary on the Third Geneva Convention 2 Volumes Paperback Set
Convention (III) relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War

Article-by-article commentary on the Third Geneva Convention based on latest practice, case law, academic commentary and ICRC experience.

International Committee of the Red Cross (Compiled by)

9781108969208, Cambridge University Press

Multiple-component retail product, published 9 September 2021

2000 pages
26.5 x 19.4 x 12 cm, 3.66 kg

The application and interpretation of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their two Additional Protocols of 1977 have developed significantly in the seventy years since the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) first published its Commentaries on these important humanitarian treaties. To promote a better understanding of, and respect for, this body of law, the ICRC commissioned a comprehensive update of its original Commentaries, of which this is the third volume. The Third Convention, relative to the treatment of prisoners of war and their protections, takes into account developments in the law and practice in the past seven decades to provide up-to-date interpretations of the Convention. The new Commentary has been reviewed by humanitarian law practitioners and academics from around the world. This new Commentary will be an essential tool for anyone involved with international humanitarian law.

Part I. General Provisions
Part II. General protection of prisoners of war
Part III. Captivity
Part IV. Termination of captivity
Part V. Information bureaux and relief societies for prisoners of war
Part VI. Execution of the convention.

Subject Areas: International organisations & institutions [LBBU], International humanitarian law [LBBS], Treaties & other sources of international law [LBBC], Public international law [LBB], Armed conflict [JPWS], International relations [JPS]