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Are hollow point bullets prohibited in warfare by the Geneva Conventiion?
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Indirectly, yes.
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What type of warfare was introduced during world war 1?
chemical warfare was prevalent , later outlawed by the Geneva convention
Is hollow point ammunition banned by Geneva convention?
Hollow point ammunition is not specially banned by name by the Geneva Convention. However, HR Article 23 Paragraph (e) states : "It is especially forbidden to employ arms, projectiles, or material calculated to cause unnecessary suffering." US DoD interpretation of this article (FM 27-10, Law of Land Warfare, paragraph 34(b)) states: "… the illegality of the use of barbed lances, irregular shaped bullets and projectiles fill with glass, the use of any substance on bullets that would tend unnecessarily to inflame the wounds inflicted by them, and the scoring of the surface or filing off the ends of the hard cases of bullets." So interpretation if hollow point bullets meet the criteria set forth under "filing off the ends of the hard cases of bullets" as mentioned above. Of note, in the 1990s, some DoD SJA members noted that hollow point may be used in some counter-terrorism cases as non-state actors in those events are not signatories to the Hague or Geneva Conventions. The Hague Convention of 1899, Declaration III, prohibits the use in international warfare of bullets which easily expand or flatten in the body. The crucial point is "warfare". They are legal for hunting and in some situations (inside an aircraft as an example, self defence and law enforcement) where it is preferential to contain the round.
Where can you download the Geneva convention document?
http://www.icrc.org/ihl.nsf/CONVPRES?OpenView First off, there is no "Geneva Convention". The Geneva Conventions (plural) are a series of international treaties. Most deal with the proper conduct of warfare (i.e. the "rules of war"), but there are others which deal with economic issues. You need to be much more specific as to which Convention you are referring to. Also, the link above only show some of the Geneva Conventions on warfare, but not all of them.
The main purpose of the geneva convention was to?
The Geneva Convention is important because all of the rules of war were documented. For example, the proper treatment of prisoners of war, no germ warfare to be used and many other rules.
What was the Geneva convention set up for?
There is not a "Geneva Convention" - rather, there have been a series of conferences which have produced multiple treaties which comprise the Geneva Conventions. They cover agreements on the proper conduct of warfare. See the related question for more information about each treaty and what it covers. Also, see the link on The Hague Conventions for more treaties related to the conduct of war.
What is the difference between military and civilian ammunitions?
Military ammunition has crimped primer pockets for waterproofing and cannot use anything but ball bullets as specified in the Geneva convention. While civilian ammo has a wide variety of bullets, hollow points, solid lead, etc... and smooth primer pockets.
What group would be tried for their war crime actions under the Geneva convention?
The Geneva Convention had set rules for warfare set by international agreements. People committing various types of war crimes would tried in Geneva. Special war crimes were to be held in Nuremberg. This would include Nazi's and other soldiers or leaders who committed genocide for example.
Where is the head quarters of WTO?
The World Trade Organization which was established in 1995, is located in Geneva, Switzerland
What is Geneva famous for?
The Geneva Convention
Where is the Geneva Branch in Geneva located?
The address of the Geneva Branch is: 305 East Line Street, Geneva, 46740 1026
Where is the Geneva Public Library in Geneva located?
The address of the Geneva Public Library is: 1043 G Street, Geneva, 68361 2024
Where is WTO headquarters?
Geneva, Switzerland
