INTERNATIONAL LAW PERTINENT TO HOSPITAL SHIPS


(Including some Historical-Legal Materials)

International Law applicable in armed conflicts and Hospital Ships

Additional Articles relating to the Condition of the Wounded in War (October 20,1868 [Geneva,Switzerland])[NOT In EFFECT]
An extremely important but grossly overlooked historical document for understanding the development and/or lack of same for hospital ship's international protection in armed conflicts.

(Hague)Convention(III)For the Adaptation to Maritime Warfare of the Principles of the Geneva Convention of 22 August,1864[29 July,1899][NOT In EFFECT]

Convention for the Exemption of Hospital Ships,in Time of War,from The Payment of all Dues and Taxes Imposed for the Benefit of the State.....entered into force March 26,1907

(Hague)Convention(X)For the Adaptation To Maritime Principles Of The Geneva Convention[October 18,1907]

(Geneva)Convention(II)For the Amelioration of the Condition of Wounded,Sick and Shipwrecked Members of Armed Forces At Sea[August 12,1949]

Protocol(I)Additional To The Geneva Conventions of 12 August,1949 and Relating to the Protection of Victims of International Armed Conflicts[June 8,1977]

Protocol(II)Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949 and Relating to the Protection of Victims of Non-International Armed Conflicts[June 8,1977]