VP/HR — Additional Protocol II and revision of international humanitarian law

13.3.2014

Question for written answer E-002979-14
to the Commission (Vice-President/High Representative)
Rule 117
Ana Gomes (S&D)

While Additional Protocol II to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 offers protections to civilians facing non-international armed conflicts, it still lacks a clear definition of non-state armed actors and fails to include criteria for applying the concept of individual criminal responsibility.

What is the EU’s position on international humanitarian law, and more specifically on Additional Protocol II regarding non-international armed conflicts?

Is the EU looking to encourage the Member States to push forward the agenda for revising international humanitarian law?

OJ C 333, 24/09/2014