Geneva Convention II, 1949
Official ICRC treaty record for wounded, sick and shipwrecked armed forces at sea. | Tags: IHL;Geneva Convention | Authority: International / supranational official | Refresh: Quarterly
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Respect for the ConventionApplication of the ConventionConflicts not of an international characterField of applicationApplication by neutral PowersSpecial agreementsNon-renunciation of rightsProtecting PowersActivities of the International Committee of the Red CrossSubstitutes for Protecting PowersConciliation procedureProtection of wounded, sick and shipwreckedProtected persons (categories)Handing over to a belligerentWounded taken on board a neutral warshipWounded falling into enemy handsWounded landed in a neutral portSearch for casualties after an engagementRecording and forwarding of informationPrescriptions regarding the deadAppeals to neutral vesselsNotification and protection of military hospital shipsProtection of medical establishments ashoreHospital ships utilized by relief societies and private individuals of Parties to the conflictHospital ships utilized by relief societies and private individuals of neutral countriesTonnageCoastal rescue craftProtection of sick-baysHospital ships in occupied portsEmployment of hospital ships and small craftRight of control and searchStay in a neutral portConverted merchant vesselsDiscontinuance of protectionConditions not depriving hospital ships of protectionProtection of the personnel of hospital shipsMedical and religious personnel of other shipsShips used for the conveyance of medical equipmentMedical aircraftFlight over neutral countries; landing of woundedThe Distinctive EmblemIdentity card and armlet for personnelMarking of hospital ships and small craftLimitation in the use of markingsPrevention of misuseDetailed execution. Unforeseen casesProhibition of reprisalsDissemination of the ConventionTranslations. Rules of applicationPenal sanctions – I. General observationsPenal sanctions – II. Grave breachesPenal sanctions – III. Responsibilities of the Contracting PartiesEnquiry procedureImmediate effectAccessionNotification of AccessionsDenunciationRegistration with the United Nations