Practice Relating to Rule 15. The Principle of Precautions in Attack
The Report on the Practice of Colombia refers to an opinion of the Attorney General given before the House of Representatives and an attestation by the Cabinet to the effect that attacks on installations must be made in conditions of maximum safety for civilians. This obligation includes the duty to halt any action that might present a serious danger to civilian lives and physical integrity and the obligation to take all possible measures to preserve civilian lives and physical integrity.