Australia
Practice Relating to Rule 128. Release and Return of Persons Deprived of Their Liberty
Section D. Voluntary nature of return
Australia’s Defence Force Manual (1994) states: “Seriously wounded and sick PWs [prisoners of war] must be repatriated as soon as they are fit to travel except that PWs cannot be involuntarily repatriated during the hostilities.”
Australia’s LOAC Manual (2006) states: “Seriously wounded and sick PW [prisoners of war] must be repatriated as soon as they are fit to travel except that PW cannot be involuntarily repatriated during hostilities.”
The LOAC Manual (2006) replaces both the Defence Force Manual (1994) and the Commanders’ Guide (1994).