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Strengthening Global Peacekeeping Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with participants of the UN Police Chiefs' Performance Workshop in Abu Dhabi. Under the framework of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the gathering brought together senior law enforcement officials from around the world. Their discussions no doubt focused on developing best practices and benchmarks to evaluate police services. It is heartening to see the UAE support forums that advance cooperative strategies and training standards for UN peacekeeping operations worldwide. With public safety challenges evolving rapidly, continuous skills development and idea-sharing on policing models is vital. Sheikh Saif's participation underscores the UAE's commitment to enabling security professionals to uplift their communities with integrity and accountability. His insights will surely aid international collaboration to strengthen the rule of law globally and protect vulnerable populations. Partnerships like these are important for building more just, compassionate and peaceful societies. May cooperation between the UN and nations dedicated to reform always progress.

Within international humanitarian law, the critical nature of Article 19 of the Fourth Geneva Convention applies. This provision unequivocally protects hospitals and civilian infrastructure from military action. However, it's imperative to note the nuanced circumstances under which this protection may cease. Hospitals lose their protected status only if used for "acts harmful to the enemy" beyond their humanitarian purpose. Even then, strict protocols must be followed: due warning is given, a reasonable time limit is set, and a warning is unheeded. The burden of proof lies heavily on the attacker to demonstrate loss of protected status. The mere presence of wounded combatants or their small arms does not constitute harmful acts. Importantly, any attack must still adhere to principles of proportionality and precaution. Indiscriminate targeting of civilian infrastructure remains a potential war crime. In essence, Article 19 provides a narrow exception, not carte blanche for attacks on hospitals or civilian targets. Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeUnited Nations UNRWA International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC U.S. Department of State #InternationalLaw #GenocidePrevention #SelfDefenseRights #ICJJurisprudence #HumanRightsLaw #ArmedConflictLaw

The pandemic time presented a challenge to the armed forces in the sphere of training of international humanitarian law. The actual operational efforts in this direction were also put to unusual strain. This presentation indicates a view how dissemination efforts can be undertaken in an innovative manner during such a critical time. https://lnkd.in/dqePgW-z

Family Migration: Appendix FM and Appendix HM Armed Forces Minimum income requirement Version 10.0 Updated 11 April 2024 Changes from last version of this guidance * reflected the increase to the minimum income requirement laid in the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 590 laid in parliament on 15 march) which comes into force on 11 April 2024, including transitional arrangements * … https://lnkd.in/eE8iKqgu

Next week in Geneva we meet for the 5th session of the IGWG on PMSCs to continue discussing the international regulatory framework relating to the activities of private military and security companies. It is an encouraging and positive development that the mandate of the IGWG was renewed for the additional 3 years in 2023, but the states need to engage in a more constructive dialogue. It is also necessary to have the civil society in the room. #peace #pmcs #security #ihl https://lnkd.in/dGs_ZmUn

For sustainable long lasting Africa peace and security governance all components need to support each other. That is Police, Military and Civilians hand in hand like cogwheels in an engine

Hot of the press! The NATO Security Force Assistance - Centre of Excellence (NATO SFA COE), in collaboration with the NATO ACO Office of Legal Affairs (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) and the International Institute of Humanitarian Law (IIHL) has launched its latest editorial project titled "Enhancing Stabilization and Strategic Partnership in a Post-Conflict Environment. A Comprehensive Approach to Human Security". The book underscores the crucial importance of Human Security in post-conflict environments and delves into key themes that require particular attention, such as security sector reform, protection of civilians, inter-religious dialogue, protection of cultural heritage, child protection, sexual violence, contracting contribution. The publication also remarks the relevance of the lessons gained from Alliance operations, missions and current scenarios. Direct link to the book: https://lnkd.in/dh7Qzuhn Congratulations to all the authors, editors, associate co-editors, international experts, reviewers, researchers and special collaborators for making this editorial project possible!!

A formation of #ChinaCoastGuard (#CCG) vessels departed on Friday morning for #Russia to carry out joint drills and patrol tasks between the two countries' coast guards, the CCG said Friday. The #Chinese and #Russian coast guards will hold joint drills in maritime security threat crackdown and maritime rescue, following which vessel formations of the two sides will jointly patrol waters in the northern #PacificOcean, according to the #CCG. The CCG noted that the drills and patrol tasks are not aimed at any third party and are unrelated to the current international and regional situations. The purpose is to consolidate and deepen the friendly and practical cooperation between the maritime law enforcement forces of the two countries, improve joint patrol organizational and coordination mechanisms, and enhance their ability to jointly respond to various maritime security threats, it added. #ExtremaRatio

Mr. Bimal N. Patel, Member, UN International Law Commission (ILC) recently delivered a statement on the First Report of the Special Rapporteur Mr. Claudio Grossman Guiloff regarding the second reading of the ILC topic on Immunity of State Officials from Foreign Criminal Jurisdiction. This marks a culmination of 17 years of dedicated work and deliberations by the ILC. Prof. Patel emphasized the critical need to strike a balance between the principles of sovereign equality and accountability. He advocated for a multi-year approach to ensure that the deliberations on the Second Reading of the topic lead to a precise and effective final outcome. Key Highlights of Prof. Patel's Statement: Composite Outcome: Proposed a composite outcome for the topic, including draft articles and draft guidelines that reflect state practice, alongside guidelines ensuring procedural safeguards. Military Personnel Abroad: Addressed the regime applicable to military personnel stationed abroad, typically governed by Status of Forces Agreements. Scope of Application: Discussed the application scope of the Commission's work concerning measures of constraint adopted by national authorities against officials from another state and raised pertinent questions. For a detailed insight, you can access Prof. Patel's full statement here: https://lnkd.in/gKxT-WWv #InternationalLaw #ILC #StateImmunity #Sovereignty #Accountability #ForeignJurisdiction

China’s maritime police send two ships to Russia for joint patrols "The Sino-Russian drills and joint patrols are not directed against any third sides and have nothing to do with the current international and regional situation," China’s Coast Guard said BEIJING, September 13/ Two ships of China’s maritime police headed to Russia’s territorial waters for joint patrols and drills in the north Pacific, China’s Coast Guard said. On WeChat, the agency specified that the vessels Meishan and Xiushan sailed to Russia on Friday. Together with the Russian side, they plan to work on reacting more effectively to maritime security threats and conducting joint search-and-rescue operations. "The Sino-Russian drills and joint patrols are not directed against any third sides and have nothing to do with the current international and regional situation," it said in a statement. According to China’s Coast Guard, such events "aim to bolster and expand friendly and pragmatic cooperation" between the two countries’ law enforcement agencies. The key task is "shaping and enhancing" relevant planning and coordinating mechanisms and "boosting the skills of jointly counteracting any threats to maritime security," the agency concluded. #business #finance #financialservices