Spain
Practice Relating to Rule 9. Definition of Civilian Objects
Spain’s LOAC Manual (1996) states: “Civilian objects are those which are not military objectives, within the meaning explained in this chapter.”
Spain’s LOAC Manual (2007) states: “Civilian objects are all objects which are not military objectives as defined in this chapter.”
The manual further states: “Any area, facility or object that does not fulfil any of the requirements … which would qualify it as a military objective, must be considered a civilian object.”