Abstract
Commonwealth States have a reasonable record in their accession to international humanitarian law (IHL) treaties, however, ratification is only the first step. In order for countries to be able to fulfil the obligations that flow from IHL treaties, they must put in place the required national legal, regulatory and administrative measures, including the prohibition of certain acts and penalties for offenders. This article examines various of the IHL treaties, the obligations on States that they create, and the efforts undertaken by Commonwealth States to incorporate these instruments into national law. It also outlines the support available for States to ensure that IHL rules are fully respected.
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