Protocol I

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:XMPP_Extension_Protocol
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:treaty
gptkbp:addresses civilians in armed conflict
gptkbp:aims_to protect victims of international armed conflicts
gptkbp:allows indiscriminate attacks against civilians
gptkbp:applies_to international conflicts
gptkbp:enacted_by many countries worldwide
gptkbp:established principles of distinction and proportionality
gptkbp:focuses_on international armed conflicts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Protocol I
gptkbp:includes provisions for the treatment of prisoners of war
rules on the conduct of hostilities
gptkbp:ingredients gptkb:Geneva_Conventions_of_1949
gptkbp:is considered a significant development in humanitarian law
a key document in international humanitarian law
a response to the changing nature of warfare
designed to enhance the protection of civilians
often cited in legal cases regarding war crimes
part of the broader framework of international law
ratified by over 170 states
subject to interpretation by international courts
gptkbp:is_adopted_by gptkb:United_Nations
gptkbp:issues protection of victims of international armed conflicts
the protection of victims of international armed conflicts
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:treaty
gptkbp:provides protection for medical units and transports
gptkbp:recognizes the rights of the wounded and sick
gptkbp:requires parties to the conflict to take precautions in attack
gptkbp:year_created June 8, 1977