Practice Relating to Rule 110. Treatment and Care of the Wounded, Sick and Shipwrecked
Germany’s Soldiers’ Manual (1991) provides that the wounded, sick and shipwrecked shall be cared for.
Germany’s Military Manual (1992) states that the wounded, sick and shipwrecked shall be cared for.
The manual adds: “At all times all possible measures shall be taken to … ensure their adequate medical assistance.”
Germany’s Soldiers’ Manual (2006) states: “The wounded, sick and shipwrecked shall be respected and protected in all circumstances … They shall be treated humanely and cared for.”
In 2010, in reply to a Minor Interpellation in the Bundestag (Lower House of Parliament) entitled “Treatment of child soldiers by the German armed forces (Bundeswehr) during operations abroad”, Germany’s Federal Government wrote:
8. Which procedures are envisaged for the treatment of child soldiers injured, apprehended or detained by the Bundeswehr?
All wounded and sick – also attackers – are to be given medical care if the situation permits.