29/06/06: News from Neuchâtel

http://www2.unine.ch/traitdunion/page9479.html

08/05/06: Disability Discrimination Summer School 2006

This Summer School will focus on anti-discrimination legal issues on the ground of disability and will be held at the National University of Ireland, Galway, from Tuesday 6th until Friday 16th June 2006.

You will find more information either in the press release or in the programme, or in the leaflet, or even in the poster.

25/04/06: The NOHA Master's programme

More info in this document.

19/04/06: Another World

http://www.mercessia.net/

16/04/06: News from Singapore

Click on this link: http://law.nus.edu.sg/news/archive/2006/newsJPLawComp.htm

10/04/06: Pictet 2006 Blog

The Swiss Teams have created a blog about the 2006 Edition: http://pictet06.romandie.com/category/2100/3679

21/03/06: Some more photos

You can see the photos from Sébastien (blue group) by following this link: http://album.club-internet.fr/sebgirau

20/03/06: why I don't like scorpions: your nature is not an excuse

On the edges of a backwater, there was a scorpion which wished to pass on other side. He asked a frog:
- Please, he said, take to me on your back and help me to cross!
- But you are insane, replied the frog. If I take to you on my back, you will sting me, and I will die!
- don't be stupid, answered the scorpion. Which interest would I have to prick you? If I sting you, you sink, and I would also die since I cannot swim.

Finally, through discussions, the frog let herself be convinced, and started crossing the backwater with the scorpion on her back.

But, in the middle of the river, the frog felt the burn of a puncture and the poison go in its members.

- You see, shouted the frog, you stung me and I will die!
- I know, answered the scorpion. I am sorry... but one does not escape from his nature.

And he also disappeared in muddy water.

20/03/06: Digest of jurisprudence of the Special Court for the Sierra Leone

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20/03/06: Photos from Wissam

Wissam (red group) made a Website with the photos he took during the Competition: http://pictet.site.voila.fr/index.html

14/02/06: IHL dissemination at the French Red-Cross

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06/02/06: News from Chris Rassi (467)

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25/01/06 : Vacancy - Diakonia

All the information are here.

10/01/06 : The University of Fribourg is seeking an assistant

All the information is here (only in French).

09/01/06: Internship - ICRC Brussels (announcement only available in French)

La Délégation du Comité international de la Croix-Rouge auprès de l'Union européenne et de l'OTAN recrute un(e) stagiaire pour une durée de 12 mois. Ce stage demande un engagement à plein temps et est rémunéré. Le début du stage est fixé à mars 2006. Il s'effectue à Bruxelles sous la direction du Conseiller juridique de la Délégation.

Profil :
1. Licencié(e) en relations internationales ou en droit avec spécialisation (équivalent LL.M.) en droit international. Connaissance en droits de l'Homme et Droit international humanitaire. Notions en droit européen est un plus.
2. Excellent niveau d'anglais et de français écrit et parlé (accent est mis sur le niveau de l'anglais)
3. Très bonnes capacités rédactionnelles
4. Capable de travailler en équipe; Motivation; Esprit de synthèse et d'analyse; Flexibilité.

Fonctions :
1. Soutien à la préparation du Colloque de Bruges 2006 (colloque de droit international humanitaire co-organisé par le CICR et le Collège d'Europe). Rédaction des Actes du Colloque
2. Suivi de l'actualité européenne d'intérêt pour le CICR et reporting interne.
3. Recherches ponctuelles en soutien aux collaborateurs de la Délégation

Toute demande d'information complémentaire, et toute candidature (accompagnée d'un curriculum vitae) peuvent être adressées avant le 31 janvier 2006 à:

Stéphane Kolanowski
Conseiller juridique
Délégation du CICR
65 rue Belliard, bte 1
B-1040 Bruxelles
Belgique
Tel: +32 (0)2 286 58 70
Fax: +32 (0)2 286 58 79
e-mail: bruxelles.bru@icrc.org

14/12/05: Call for papers

The Journal of International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict seeks contributions to a special issue on « dealing with past crimes ». Indeed, 2005 marked several tragic anniversaries, among others:
- 60 years ago: end of the second world war, Hiroshima, Dresden, etc.
- 30 years ago: Pol Pot takes power in Cambodia
- 10 years ago: massacre in Srebrenica and negotiations of the Dayton accord.
It also showed that the past may reemerge: the attacks on the Japanese embassy and consulates in China, the loss of immunity for several former heads of states and members of government in Latin America, the opening of the commemoration building to the victims of WWII in Berlin, etc.

In particular, the editors are looking for articles, case-studies and speeches focusing on:
- The different methods to deal with past crimes;
- Crimes committed by the allied forces during the second world war;
- Japan, the second world war and the Asian continent;
- Srebrenica;
- Cambodia;
- The end of impunity in Latin America.

Deadline for the submission is 1 May 2006. Contributions should be between 3,000 and 5,000 words and follow the instructions for authors. The JILPAC only accepts articles in German or English.

17/11/05 : Jean Pictet, posthumously recipient of one of the Henry Dunant medals awarded at Red Cross Red Crescent Council of Delegates

The Medal, named after the founder of the Movement, is awarded every two years to individuals to acknowledge and reward outstanding service and acts of great devotion to the Red Cross and Red Crescent cause.
The medal is the highest distinction of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
The medals were awarded on the opening day of the Council of Delegates, composed of representatives from the 183 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross.

For more information, please click here.

9/11/05 : Pictet at HEI

An article, from the Graduate Institute of International Studies of Geneva review, deals with the Pictet.

7/10/05 : What do you know about the Red Cross Movement?

The Prime Minister of Zagadai received the link below from a citizen of the Ebony Coast. It could be of your interest:
http://nobelprize.org/peace/educational/redcross/index.html

3/10/05: Legal commentary on Art. 38 of the Children's Rights Convention

A former participant of the Jean-Pictet Competition has just published a legal commentary on Art. 38 of the Children's Rights Convention.
More information there

27/09/05: The Reuter Prize on International Humanitarian Law 2006 - Call for applications

The Paul Reuter Fund was created in 1983 thanks to a donation made to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) by the late Paul Reuter, Honorary Professor at the University of Paris and member of the Institut de droit international. The Fund's purpose is twofold: to contribute financially to an undertaking in the field of international humanitarian law (e.g. the publication of a book), and to finance the Paul Reuter Prize.

The Paul Reuter Prize, in the amount of 5,000 Swiss francs, is generally awarded every three years for a major work in the sphere of international humanitarian law.

The Prize will be awarded for the eighth time in spring 2006.

The Prize has been awarded seven times so far, to the following authors: Dr. Mohammed El Kouhène (1985), Dr. Heather A. Wilson (1988), Dr. Edward K. Kwakwa and Mr. Alejandro Valencia Villa (1991), Prof. Eric David (1994), Prof. Geoffrey Best and Major General A.P.V. Rogers (1997), Dr. Ilias Bantekas (2000), and to Prof. Ruth Abril Stoffels (2003).

Under the Regulations of the Paul Reuter Prize, any work submitted must fulfil the following conditions:
- its aim must be to enhance knowledge or understanding of international humanitarian law;
- it must either be unpublished or have been published since the closing date for submissions for the most recent award of the Prize (15 September 2002);
- it must be written in English, French or Spanish.

Applications must include:
- a brief curriculum vitae;
- a list of the applicant's publications;
- three unabridged copies of the work submitted.

Authors who meet the above requirements may send their applications no later than 1 November 2005.

For more information, please visit the ICRC's web site:
http://www.icrc.org/Web/eng/siteeng0.nsf/htmlall/reuter-fund-010705

Applications for the Paul Reuter Prize or requests for financial support of an undertaking in the field of international humanitarian law should be sent to:
Chairman of the Commission of the Paul Reuter Fund
International Committee of the Red Cross
c/o Legal Division
19, Avenue de la Paix
1202 Geneva
Switzerland

To get this information in Spanish, click here.

6/09/05: Call for papers

The Belgian IAP research network on children's rights invites you to participate in an international conference on children's rights to be held in Ghent, Belgium on 18-19 May 2006.

For more information, please click here.

15/08/05: Conference on Customary IHL (Montreal)

McGill University and the Canadian Red Cross are pleased to announce they will host a joint international conference in Montreal to discuss the conclusions of the recent International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Study on customary international humanitarian law.

The conference is entitled: Customary International Humanitarian Law: Challenges, Practices and Debates
September 29 to October 1st , 2005
McGill University Montreal, Quebec

The study on which the conference is based was conducted by the ICRC, in cooperation with hundreds of researchers, lawyers and experts worldwide. Since this Study was launched in the spring of 2005, this conference will be its official North-American launching. The objective of the document is to promote compliance with international humanitarian law and as a result, to offer better protection to victims of war. It will offer the world a common code of rules applicable to armed conflict that all parties to the conflict are obliged to follow.

This conference will bring together prominent professors from Canadian, American and European academic spheres, criminal law experts, and representatives from the Canadian government including the Department of National Defence, as well as representatives from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and lawyers with experience in international tribunals .

The event will also be the opportunity to hear distinguished Canadian and International experts in the field of International Humanitarian Law. For example, will participate:
- Jean-Marie Henckaerts, Legal Advisor, ICRC, et Louise Doswald-Beck, Professor at the Graduate Institute of International Studies (Geneva) and Director at the University Centre for International Humanitarian Law (UCIHL), both directors of the ICRC Study on Customary International Humanitarian Law;
- Georges Abi-Saab, Professor at the Graduate Institute of International Studies (Geneva), member of the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and Former Judge at the International Criminal Court for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY);
- Leslie Greene, Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta;
- Marco Sassòli, Professor at the Law Faculty of the University of Geneva.

To review the detailed program of the conference, to download the official poster, and to register online, go to: http://www.redcross.ca/customarylaw

Please publicise this conference, circulate the information to appropriate colleagues, Students’ Associations and Research Centres.

We would also like to mention that places are limited and that a special fee is offered to participants who register before August 15; we would therefore advise early registration.

If you want to discuss any aspects of the content of the conference, please do not hesitate to contact Sophie Rondeau either by phone (1 800 363-7305, ext. 2909 or 3007) or email (valeurs.humanitaires@croixrouge.ca or sophie.rondeau@croixrouge.ca )

01/07/05 : Former Vacancy - Research project "Le Rwanda et le Cambodge face aux crimes contre l'humanité"

L'Axe Sud-Nord of the Faculty of Law of Namur was looking for a researcher. Part time job during a year, from 1st Spetember 2005 (propably renewable) to work on a project entitled "Rwanda and Cambodia and the crimes against humanity".

20/06/05 : Vacancy - Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research

The Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University is seeking a Brussels-based Head of Office to support its activities in Europe. Click here to get more.

In August, the UCIHL will hold in collaboration with the ICRC a "Training Course in International Humanitarian Law for Diplomats and NGO Professionals".

For more details, please click here.

If you are interested in:
• Please send your CV, a statement explaining your interest in IHL and its importance in your present work, as well as a completed application form.
• For more information, please contact Ms. Maya Brehm, CUDIH, Boulevard de Pont-d’Arve 40, CH-1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland, Fax: +41 22 379 84 23, brehm@hei.unige.ch
• Deadline for applications: 22 July 2005

- Knowledge & Information Manager
- Materials & Training

These job descriptions can also be found on www.sphereproject.org

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Dr. Roberta Arnold (former picteist) with Pierre-Antoine Hildbrand have just published a new book on International Humanitarian Law, addressing changes and challenges faced by IHL in the 21st Century.

Distinguished authors are:
- Carla DEL PONTE - Foreword
- Roberta ARNOLD - Terrorism and IHL: A Common Denominator?
- Noëlle QUÉNIVET - The Applicability of International Humanitarian Law to Situations of a (Counter-)Terrorist Nature
- Mario LÉVEILLÉ - L'Organisation des Nations Unies et la mise en oeuvre du droit international humanitaire
- David ALONZO-MAIZLISH - When Does It End? Problems in the Law of Occupation
- Charles GARRAWAY - Responsibility of Command ? A Poisoned Chalice?
- Greg P. NOONE, R. P. MORE, C. NOONE - Prisoners of War at Sea in the 21st Century
- Mike SCHMITT - The Impact of High and Low-Tech Warfare on the Principle of Distinction
- Josiane Haas - Voluntary Human Shields: Status and Protection under International Humanitarian Law
- Avril MCDONALD - The Legal Status of Military and Security Subcontractors

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The Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict of the University of Bochum is organising its annual conference in The Hague on 22 May 2005. This year the conference focuses on "Human Dignity in Africa" (see programme).
The Conference will start at 2 p.m. in the main seminar room (on the mezzanine floor) of the Golden Tulip / Bel Air hotel (see attached map) and finish at 6 p.m.
If you wish to attend the conference, please send an e-mail indicating your name, position and institution.

Organizers: International Committee of the Red Cross and

Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research

When: July 18-July 22, 2005

Where: Cambridge, Massachusetts

"International Humanitarian Law and Current Conflicts: New Challenges and
Dilemmas" provides an opportunity for participants to acquire and refine
the necessary professional skills to address humanitarian challenges
through the framework of IHL. This course will offer operational training
and comprehensive instruction on IHL, combined with expert presentations
and discussions of challenges to the law in recent conflicts.

Core instruction will be provided by ICRC and HPCR experts, with additional
presentations by guest speakers. The course of study will encompass
lectures, small working groups and policy discussions. Selected topics will
include:

• Introduction to IHL and its Implementation
• Civilians and Combatants
• Security of Humanitarian Personnel
• Conduct of Hostilit?????t???l??¾ies
• Occupation and Peacebuilding

Participants will also consider recent challenges in the field of IHL
through a series of simulations and case studies. Through the use of
information technology, course sessions will introduce participants to new
information tools for research and communication on IHL topics.

The advanced training is addressed to mid-career professionals concerned
with the role of IHL in the work of governments, international
organizations and humanitarian non-governmental organizations operating in
conflict zones. Participants are expected to have prior professional
exposure to the application or theory of international humanitarian law,
and the organizers welcome applications from members of the UN, NGO,
diplomatic, academic, media and military communities.

Applications, due by May 9, may be submitted online via the event website:
http://www.ihlresearch.org/ihl/seminar/application_information.php

For more information about program structure and costs, please visit our
website at http://www.ihlresearch.org/ihl/seminar or contact
ihlseminar@hsph.harvard.edu

http://www.croix-rouge.fr/goto/outils/newsletter/num24.htm

From UQAM : http://www.cedim.uqam.ca/accueil/actualites.htm et http://www.er.uqam.ca/nobel/ieim/article.php3?id_article=2127
From Bishkek : http://www.osce-academy.net/en/news/

News from HEI : http://hei.unige.ch/news/actualite.html
News from Lithuania, for the polyglots : http://www.redcross.lt/101.html

Source: http://www.ilc.org.ua/?id=108

Jean Pictet Team
Third year in line the team coached by International Law Center of Kyiv International University will represent Ukrine in International rounds of Jean Pictet competition (www.concourspictet.org). The Humanitarian Law Jean Pictet competition will be held in Collogne-la-Rouge, France, April 2005.
The team members are: Yevhenia Koval, Nadiya Vents and Nick Lihachev. All are enrolled in International Law faculty.

The UCIHL (University Centre for International Humanitarian Law ), has offered since October 2002, to law graduates, a postgraduate degree in international humanitarian law for those wishing to specialise in international humanitarian law and the other branches of international law that relate to armed conflict situations and ?????t???l??¾states of emergency such as; public international law relating to recourse to the use of force, international human rights law, international criminal law and the law of refugees and internally displaced persons.

The programme is given in either French or English.
Enrolment is opened until 31 March 2005.

To get the programme: http://www.cudih.org/english/dea_programme.php

Human Rights: Utrecht / Leuven / Oxford / Finland

The European System of Protection: Frankfurt

Minorities / International Criminal Court: Galway

Population Movements in Europe: Florence

International Humanitarian Law: San Remo / Berlin

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If you are about to become famous too, do not hesitate to tell us!

Click here to get the call for applications for the European Master in Human Rights and Democratisation managed by the European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation of Venice (Italy).

The call for applications is closed. Thanks for not applying anymore!

La Délégation du Comité international de la Croix-Rouge auprès de l'Union européenne et de l'OTAN recrutait un(e) stagiaire pour une durée de 10 à 12 mois. Ce stage demandait un engagement plein temps et est rémunéré. Le début du stage était fixé à la mi-février 2005, et au plus tard début mars 2005. Il s'effectue sous la direction du Conseiller juridique de la Délégation.

Profil:
1. Licencié(e) en droit avec spécialisation (équivalent LL.M.) en droit international. Connaissance en droits de l'Homme et Droit international humanitaire. Notions en droit européen est un plus.
2. Excellent niveau d'anglais et de français écrit et parlé (accent est mis sur le niveau de l'anglais)
3. Capable de travailler en équipe; Motivation; Esprit de synthèse et d'analyse; Flexibilité.

Fonctions:
1. Soutien à la préparation du Colloque de Bruges 2005. Rédaction des Actes du Colloque
2. Soutien à la préparation de la table ronde "biotechnol?????t???l??¾ogie, armes et humanité" du 7 avril 2005
3. Recherches dans le domaine de "justice et affaires intérieures" et analyse des questions pertinentes pour le CICR (terrorisme, mandat d'arrêt européen, Cour pénale internationale, ?)
4. Recherches ponctuelles en soutien au Conseiller juridique

Toute demande d'information complémentaire, et toute candidature (accompagnée d'un curriculum vitae) peuvent être adressées à:

Stéphane Kolanowski
Conseiller juridique
Délégation du CICR
65 rue Belliard, bte 1
B-1040 Bruxelles
Tel: +32 (0)2 286 58 70
Fax: +32 (0)2 286 58 79
e-mail: bruxelles.bru@icrc.org

Deadline for application : 31th December 2004

The NOHA European Master's in International Humanitarian Action has been selected by the European Commission among the first 19 Erasmus Mundus masters courses, involving 82 European universities, which have started at the beginning of the 2004-2005 academic year. Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses are selected for five years. This implies that the NOHA consortium has committed itself to maintaining the Course and to hosting third-country students and scholars for five academic years running. The Erasmus Mundus programme is a co-operation and mobility programme in the field of higher education which promotes the European Union as a centre of excellence in learning around the world.

Third-country graduate students and scholars who have applied to and have been accepted by the NOHA Erasmus Mundus Masters Course are eligible for a scholarship. All countries of the world - with the exception of the EU Member States, the countries of the European Economic Area / European FreeTrade Association (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and the candidate countries for accession to the EU (Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey) are considered third countries.

The admission to the NOHA Masters on Humanitarian Action degree programme may be granted to applicants who meet the following common admission criteria:
• Candidates must have completed a good level first cycle degree in a discipline of relevance to humanitarian action.
• Candidates are required to have a recognised qualification in the language(s) of instruction of the university that they plan to attend. Knowledge of languages of the place of study is an asset.
• Practical experience in the area of humanitarian action in governmental, inter-governmental, and/ or nongovernmental organisations and institutions is valued.
• Completed applications received.
Selection criteria include motivation; academic qualifications; language skills; research experience and professional experience.

At the Ruhr-University of Bochum, the students will have the following facilities:
- reserved space in the main library;
- their own library on humanitarian assistance;
- library open 6 days a week;
- 8 laptops and 2 desktop computers;
- 20 working places.
For more information see http://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/ifhv/noha

Candidate students MUST complete the APPLICATION FORM ON-LINE (http://www.noha.deusto.es/online.aplication.asp) and send two hard copies of their application form, duly completed and signed, including the following documents to the address indicated below, before 31st December :
• Academic credentials, with copy of Diploma (If this document is not in English then your must attach an official translation) and, if available, Diploma Supplement
• Certified copies of academic transcripts
• Academic and professional CV
• Letter of motivation
• 3 passport-sized photos
• 2 reference letters

Mailing Address:
NOHA Secretariat
International Relations Office
Universidad de Deusto
Avda de las Universidades 24, Apdo. 1
E-48007- Bilbao
SPAIN

The NOHA Joint Selection Committee will select the third-country candidates applying for Erasmus Mundus scholarships. The corresponding NOHA selection committee at each Network university will make a preliminary selection of the other candidates.

For general Information on Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Scheme:
nohamundus@relint.deusto.es

For specific Information on the NOHA Programme at the Ruhr-University Bochum:
susanne.galle@rub.de

Application deadline: November 1, 2004

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law will organize a two-part training program on human rights in Lund, Sweden (February 21 - March 18, 2005) and in Belgrade (September 19 - 23, 2005). The program is financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency and is open to individuals from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro (including Kosovo), Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.

http://www.rwi.lu.se/news/tempact/osshumr05.shtml

The ICC as a New Instrument for Repressing Terrorism - written by a former participant (Nafplio 2003)

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If your mother tongue is English while you can work in French, if you already participated in the Pictet before (as a coach or as a team member), if you are interested in adult training and IHL, if you want to be involved in the organisation of Pictet 2005, please contact Christophe.

Addendum (23/9/04): the team for 2005 is now complete !

ECRE is currently recruiting for the position of EU Representative. This is a key position offering the chance to shape the strategy of ECRE's work with the European Union. ECRE requires someone with at least four years' experience and understanding of advocacy and representation combined with an excellent knowledge of asylum and refugee policies and a familiarity with the European Union legislative process on asylum. A thorough understanding of the key role of member organisations in a network, experience of working with and through a range of contacts to achieve common objectives and the ability to plan strategically are also required. You must have excellent communication skills in order to speak on behalf of ECRE at a high level as well as write clearly and persuasively to address a variety of audiences in the international fora. Experience of staff management and of working independently as well as within a team is required. Fluent written and spoken English combined with a very good knowledge of written and spoken French is essential. Knowledge of other European languages and experience of working in a refugee-assisting non-governmental organisation is desirable. The post is based in Brussels but you will be required to travel regularly to ECRE's London headquarters and other areas of Europe. Salary: 59.160 Euros gross per annum (including 13th month and holiday allowance). Closing date for applications: Friday 11 June 2004; Interviews are planned for 5 & 6 July in Brussels; Application packs can be obtained as follows: By internet at www.ecre.org/involved/ By email request to recruit@ecre.org quoting reference EU Rep in subject field. By telephone request to +44 (0)20 7377 7556 ext 204 quoting reference EU Rep.

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It was with the CUDIH, but it's too late!

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If your mother-tongue is English, while you have a very good command of French; if your writing skills are excellent; if you are looking for a six- to eight-month internship in Geneva, starting as soon as possible; if you are interested in working on IHL issues, please send an email at... too late ! The rare bird was found...

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From three Picteists in Fribourg: two coaches and a former participant. Click here

See the documents attached relating to that course, taking place in 2004 (doc 1, 2, 3, 4) - for students interested in working for OSCE.

This site was completely re-shaped on 30th September 2003. The application file and the regulations for 2004 are available.

07/07/08 -
International Criminal Justice and the Military