Geneva Conventions Act, 1957 : 5 & 6 Eliz 2. Ch 52.

  • Great Britain.
Date:
1957
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Credit: Geneva Conventions Act, 1957 : 5 & 6 Eliz 2. Ch 52. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    _ Geneva Conventions Act, 1957 5 & 6 Exiz. 2. Cu. 52 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Punishment of offenders against conventions Section Provisions as to certain legal proceedings 2. Notice of trial of protected persons to be served on pro- tecting power, etc. Legal representation of certain persons. Appeals by protected persons. Reduction of sentence and custody of protected persons. a Prevention of abuse of Red Cross and other emblems 6. Use of Red Cross and other emblems. General 7. Interpretation. 8. Short title and extent. SCHEDULES: First Schedule—Geneva Convention for the amelioration of the condition of the wounded and sick in armed forces in the field. Second Schedule—Geneva Convention for the ameliora- tion of the condition of wounded, sick and Slip Gked members of armed forces at sea. Third Schedule—Geneva Convention relative to the treatment of prisoners of war. Fourth Schedule—Geneva Convention relative to the _ protection of civilian persons in time of war.