Which instrument is a primary source of Law of Armed Conflict that covers the wounded and sick?

• A. Geneva Conventions
• B. Hague Regulations
• C. Customary International Law
• D. Other International Treaties

Answer: (A)

The Geneva Conventions provide the primary framework for protecting the wounded and sick in armed conflict. They establish that those who are wounded or sick, alongside medical personnel, facilities, and transport, must be safeguarded and treated humanely, with medical neutrality respected on the battlefield. The First Geneva Convention originally targeted the wounded and sick in the field, and the 1949 Conventions and their Additional Protocols broaden these protections to ensure access to care and protection of medical services across all conflicts. While the Hague Regulations address many aspects of warfare and customary international law and other treaties contribute to LOAC, the Geneva Conventions are the dedicated instrument that specifically covers the wounded and sick.