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Geneva Conventions and United Nations Personnel (Protocols) Bill [Lords]

I am afraid that I cannot tell the House that at this stage, but I shall be glad to do so in my closing remarks. By ratifying the third protocol, we will show our continuing commitment to the development of international humanitarian law. As required by the additional protocol, the Bill will amend the Geneva Conventions Act 1957 to make it a criminal offence to misuse the red crystal symbol, as is currently the case with the other two symbols. Clause 2 amends the United Nations Personnel Act 1997 to give effect to the optional protocol to the convention on the safety of UN and associated personnel.

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Reference

490 c928 

Session

2008-09

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber
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