Information note on the definition of “torture” and “victim of torture” in international humanitarian law and legislation of Ukraine, USA, Germany, France, Israel
04 November 2024, 16:05
Abstract. The Information Note presents the results of the study of international humanitarian law, as well as legal acts of Ukraine, the USA, Germany, France and Israel on the availability of definitions of “torture” and “victim of torture”. The author analyzes the elements of the crime of torture.
Keywords: international humanitarian law, Geneva Conventions, Convention against Torture, Rome Statute, torture, victim of torture, persons protected by the Geneva Conventions, military personnel, prisoners of war.
10/2024