Hague and Geneva Conventions
Under the Hague Convention, individuals who follow an army, but do not directly belong to it, such as newspaper correspondents and reporters, sutlers and contractors, who fall into the enemy's hands are entitled to be treated as prisoners of war.i As such, relief societies which are properly constituted in accordance with the laws of their country may perform their humane task within the bounds imposed by military necessities and administrative regulations.ii Prisoners of war are entitled to enjoy the complete liberty in the exercise of their religion, including attendance at the services of whatever church they may belong, as long as they comply with the measure of order and police issued by the military authorities.iii It is forbidden for the military to employ poison or poisoned weapons, kill or wound treacherously anyone belonging to the hostile nation or army, kill or wound an enemy who has laid down his arms and surr
The Diplomatic Conference at Geneva from April 21 to August 12, 1949, was held for the purpose of establishing a Convention for the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War.vi The Geneva Convention elaborates on the issue of non-combatants, by stating that individuals taking no active part in the hostilities, including those of armed forces who have surrendered, and those placed hors de combat by sickness, wounds, detention or other causes, shall in all circumstances be treated humanely, without any adverse distinction founded on race, color, religion or faith, sex, birth, wealth, or any other similar criteria.vii With respect to the above mentioned, it is prohibited at any time and any place for the military display acts of violence to life and person, including mutilation, cruel treatment and torture.viii It is forbidden to take hostages, conduct outrages upon personal dignity, such as humiliation and degrading trea
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