Can you give an example of issues that this new Commentary clarifies? With this, the new Commentaries go far beyond their first editions from the 1950s, which were largely based on the preparatory work for the Conventions and on the experience of the Second World War. The experience gained in applying and interpreting the Conventions over the last seven decades has generated a detailed understanding of how they operate in armed conflicts all over the world and in contexts very different from those that led to their adoption. We see this as an important contribution to reaffirming the continued relevance of the Conventions, generating respect for them and strengthening protection for victims caught up in armed conflict. The main aim of the updated Commentaries is to give people an understanding of the law as it is interpreted today, so that it is applied effectively in today's armed conflicts. What's the main aim of the updated Commentaries? Jean-Marie Henckaerts, who heads the commentaries project, explains more below. The updated Commentary on the Third Geneva Convention related to the treatment of prisoners of war is now available.
The updated Commentaries on the First and Second Conventions were published in 20 respectively.
But to reflect the developments in law and practice since then, the ICRC commissioned a new set of commentaries which seek to reflect the current interpretations of the Conventions. In the 1950s, the ICRC published a set of commentaries on these Conventions, giving practical guidance on their implementation. Updated Commentary on the Third Geneva Convention.
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