Australia
Practice Relating to Rule 138. The Elderly, Disabled and Infirm
Australia’s Defence Force Manual (1994) provides: “The opposing parties are required to try and conclude local agreements for the removal from besieged or encircled areas of … aged persons”.
Australia’s LOAC Manual (2006) states that, in the context of siege warfare: “The opposing parties are required to try and conclude local agreements for the removal from besieged or encircled areas of … aged persons”.
The LOAC Manual (2006) replaces both the Defence Force Manual (1994) and the Commanders’ Guide (1994).
Australia’s Commanders’ Guide (1994) provides that the terms “wounded” and “sick” “also cover … other persons who may be in need of immediate medical assistance or care, such as the infirm”.
Australia’s Defence Force Manual (1994) states: “The opposing parties are required to try and conclude local agreements for the removal from besieged or encircled areas of … [the] infirm”.
Australia’s LOAC Manual (2006) states that, in the context of siege warfare: “The opposing parties are required to try and conclude local agreements for the removal from besieged or encircled areas of … infirm … persons.”
The LOAC Manual (2006) replaces both the Defence Force Manual (1994) and the Commanders’ Guide (1994).