Related Rule
Spain
Practice Relating to Rule 135. Children
Spain’s LOAC Manual (1996) provides: “Children are also the object of a special respect and they shall be protected against any form of indecent assault. If they are taken prisoner, they shall be protected under special provisions.”
Spain, Orientaciones. El Derecho de los Conflictos Armados, Publicación OR7-004, 2 Tomos, aprobado por el Estado Mayor del Ejército, División de Operaciones, 18 March 1996, Vol. I, § 1.3.c.(1); see also § 5.2.a.(2).
Spain’s LOAC Manual (2007) states: “Children … are also the object of special respect and must be protected against any form of indecent assault … If they are taken prisoner, they are protected by special provisions.”
Spain, Orientaciones. El Derecho de los Conflictos Armados, Tomo 1, Publicación OR7–004, (Edición Segunda), Mando de Adiestramiento y Doctrina, Dirección de Doctrina, Orgánica y Materiales, 2 November 2007, § 1.3.c.(1); see also § 5.2.a.(2).(a).
The manual further states: “The parties to the conflict are encouraged to conclude agreements to establish safety zones to protect … children … from the effects of war.”
Spain, Orientaciones. El Derecho de los Conflictos Armados, Tomo 1, Publicación OR7–004, (Edición Segunda), Mando de Adiestramiento y Doctrina, Dirección de Doctrina, Orgánica y Materiales, 2 November 2007, § 1.3.c.(1).
Spain’s Penal Code (1995), as amended in 2003, states:
Anyone who [commits any of the following acts] during armed conflict shall be punished with three to seven years’ imprisonment:
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3. … [V]iolating the prohibitions … regarding the special protection owed to … children as stipulated by the international treaties to which Spain is a party.
Spain, Penal Code, 1995, as amended on 25 November 2003, Article 612(3).
Spain’s LOAC Manual (1996) provides: “In besieged or encircled areas where there is a civilian population, it shall be endeavoured to conclude local agreements with the enemy to organize the evacuation of … children”.
Spain, Orientaciones. El Derecho de los Conflictos Armados, Publicación OR7-004, 2 Tomos, aprobado por el Estado Mayor del Ejército, División de Operaciones, 18 March 1996, Vol. I, § 9.4.a.
Spain’s LOAC Manual (2007) states: “In besieged or encircled areas where there are civilians, efforts must be made to conclude local agreements with the enemy for the evacuation of … children.”
Spain, Orientaciones. El Derecho de los Conflictos Armados, Tomo 1, Publicación OR7–004, (Edición Segunda), Mando de Adiestramiento y Doctrina, Dirección de Doctrina, Orgánica y Materiales, 2 November 2007, § 9.4.a.
