To distinguishwho should beattacked andwho should beprotectedWhat doesthe principleof distinctionrequire?Distinction,Proportionality,andPrecautionsWhat arethe threeprinciplesof IHL?They arecomplementaryand must all berespected tomake an attacklawful under IHLHow do theprinciples ofdistinction,proportionality,and precautionswork together?A target thatcontributes tothe militaryeffort and canbe lawfullyattackedWhat is amilitaryobjectiveaccording toIHL?Only if civilianlosses are notexpected tooutweigh themilitaryadvantageWhen can amilitary objectivebe attackedunder theproportionalityprinciple?The attackshould becanceled orsuspendedWhat should bedone if itbecomes clearthat a target isnot a militaryobjective?Such anattack wouldbe consideredunlawfulunder IHLWhat is the legalstatus of an attackthat fails to respectdistinction,proportionality, andprecautions?No, theyapplyregardless ofthe reasonsfor warDo theprinciples ofIHL apply onlyto specificreasons forwar?Constant careto avoidharmingcivilians andcivilian objectsWhat doesthe principleofprecautionsrequire?Effectiveadvancewarning mustbe given unlesscircumstancesdo not permit itWhat does IHLrequire if anattack mayaffect thecivilianpopulation?IndiscriminateattacksWhat kind ofattacks areprohibitedunder theprinciple ofdistinction?To set agreedrules for how warsare waged andprotect civiliansfrom the effects ofhostilitiesWhat is theprimarygoal ofIHL?CivilianpopulationWhat doesIHL primarilyaim to protectduring armedconflicts?Steps taken toprotect civiliansand civilianobjects underone's controlfrom attacksWhat arepassiveprecautionsunder IHL?They do notdistinguishbetween militarytargets andcivilians, leading tounnecessary harmWhy areindiscriminateattacksprohibited inIHL?Civilians,combatants,and those whoare no longerin the fightUponwhomdoes IHLfocus?Attacks that strikemilitary andcivilian targetswithout making adistinctionbetween themWhat areindiscriminateattacks?Active precautions(during attacks)and passiveprecautions(protection againstattacks)What are thetwo types ofprecautionsin IHL?To givecivilians timeto evacuateor takeshelterWhat is thepurpose ofadvancewarnings underthe principle ofprecautions?Direct attacksagainstcivilians andcivilianobjectsWhat isprohibitedunder theprinciple ofdistinction?Militaryobjectives,includingcombatantsWhat types oftargets arelegal to attackaccording tothe principles ofdistinction?Balancingmilitaryadvantageand potentialcivilian harmWhat is theprinciple ofproportionalityconcernedwith?Verifying that atarget is amilitaryobjective beforeattackingWhat is anexample ofan activeprecaution inIHL?An effectiveadvancewarning shouldbe given unlesscircumstancesdo not permit itWhat should bedone before anattack that mayaffect thecivilianpopulation?To distinguishwho should beattacked andwho should beprotectedWhat doesthe principleof distinctionrequire?Distinction,Proportionality,andPrecautionsWhat arethe threeprinciplesof IHL?They arecomplementaryand must all berespected tomake an attacklawful under IHLHow do theprinciples ofdistinction,proportionality,and precautionswork together?A target thatcontributes tothe militaryeffort and canbe lawfullyattackedWhat is amilitaryobjectiveaccording toIHL?Only if civilianlosses are notexpected tooutweigh themilitaryadvantageWhen can amilitary objectivebe attackedunder theproportionalityprinciple?The attackshould becanceled orsuspendedWhat should bedone if itbecomes clearthat a target isnot a militaryobjective?Such anattack wouldbe consideredunlawfulunder IHLWhat is the legalstatus of an attackthat fails to respectdistinction,proportionality, andprecautions?No, theyapplyregardless ofthe reasonsfor warDo theprinciples ofIHL apply onlyto specificreasons forwar?Constant careto avoidharmingcivilians andcivilian objectsWhat doesthe principleofprecautionsrequire?Effectiveadvancewarning mustbe given unlesscircumstancesdo not permit itWhat does IHLrequire if anattack mayaffect thecivilianpopulation?IndiscriminateattacksWhat kind ofattacks areprohibitedunder theprinciple ofdistinction?To set agreedrules for how warsare waged andprotect civiliansfrom the effects ofhostilitiesWhat is theprimarygoal ofIHL?CivilianpopulationWhat doesIHL primarilyaim to protectduring armedconflicts?Steps taken toprotect civiliansand civilianobjects underone's controlfrom attacksWhat arepassiveprecautionsunder IHL?They do notdistinguishbetween militarytargets andcivilians, leading tounnecessary harmWhy areindiscriminateattacksprohibited inIHL?Civilians,combatants,and those whoare no longerin the fightUponwhomdoes IHLfocus?Attacks that strikemilitary andcivilian targetswithout making adistinctionbetween themWhat areindiscriminateattacks?Active precautions(during attacks)and passiveprecautions(protection againstattacks)What are thetwo types ofprecautionsin IHL?To givecivilians timeto evacuateor takeshelterWhat is thepurpose ofadvancewarnings underthe principle ofprecautions?Direct attacksagainstcivilians andcivilianobjectsWhat isprohibitedunder theprinciple ofdistinction?Militaryobjectives,includingcombatantsWhat types oftargets arelegal to attackaccording tothe principles ofdistinction?Balancingmilitaryadvantageand potentialcivilian harmWhat is theprinciple ofproportionalityconcernedwith?Verifying that atarget is amilitaryobjective beforeattackingWhat is anexample ofan activeprecaution inIHL?An effectiveadvancewarning shouldbe given unlesscircumstancesdo not permit itWhat should bedone before anattack that mayaffect thecivilianpopulation?

Principles of IHL - Call List

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  1. What does the principle of distinction require?
    To distinguish who should be attacked and who should be protected
  2. What are the three principles of IHL?
    Distinction, Proportionality, and Precautions
  3. How do the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precautions work together?
    They are complementary and must all be respected to make an attack lawful under IHL
  4. What is a military objective according to IHL?
    A target that contributes to the military effort and can be lawfully attacked
  5. When can a military objective be attacked under the proportionality principle?
    Only if civilian losses are not expected to outweigh the military advantage
  6. What should be done if it becomes clear that a target is not a military objective?
    The attack should be canceled or suspended
  7. What is the legal status of an attack that fails to respect distinction, proportionality, and precautions?
    Such an attack would be considered unlawful under IHL
  8. Do the principles of IHL apply only to specific reasons for war?
    No, they apply regardless of the reasons for war
  9. What does the principle of precautions require?
    Constant care to avoid harming civilians and civilian objects
  10. What does IHL require if an attack may affect the civilian population?
    Effective advance warning must be given unless circumstances do not permit it
  11. What kind of attacks are prohibited under the principle of distinction?
    Indiscriminate attacks
  12. What is the primary goal of IHL?
    To set agreed rules for how wars are waged and protect civilians from the effects of hostilities
  13. What does IHL primarily aim to protect during armed conflicts?
    Civilian population
  14. What are passive precautions under IHL?
    Steps taken to protect civilians and civilian objects under one's control from attacks
  15. Why are indiscriminate attacks prohibited in IHL?
    They do not distinguish between military targets and civilians, leading to unnecessary harm
  16. Upon whom does IHL focus?
    Civilians, combatants, and those who are no longer in the fight
  17. What are indiscriminate attacks?
    Attacks that strike military and civilian targets without making a distinction between them
  18. What are the two types of precautions in IHL?
    Active precautions (during attacks) and passive precautions (protection against attacks)
  19. What is the purpose of advance warnings under the principle of precautions?
    To give civilians time to evacuate or take shelter
  20. What is prohibited under the principle of distinction?
    Direct attacks against civilians and civilian objects
  21. What types of targets are legal to attack according to the principles of distinction?
    Military objectives, including combatants
  22. What is the principle of proportionality concerned with?
    Balancing military advantage and potential civilian harm
  23. What is an example of an active precaution in IHL?
    Verifying that a target is a military objective before attacking
  24. What should be done before an attack that may affect the civilian population?
    An effective advance warning should be given unless circumstances do not permit it