Article 70
Art. 70. The use of poison in any manner, be it to poison wells, or food, or arms, is wholly excluded from modern warfare. He that uses it puts himself out of the pale of the law and usages of war.
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Instructions for the Government of Armies of the United States in the Field (Lieber Code). 24 April 1863.
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This page can be referenced as ICRC Database, Treaties, States Parties and Commentaries, Instructions for the Government of Armies of the United States in the Field (Lieber Code). 24 April 1863., Article 70, https://ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/ihl-treaties/liebercode-1863/article-70 (Last accessed on 16.04.2025)
Article 70
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