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International Law
International humanitarian law
International humanitarian law is a very important part of international law. With its help, the suffering... more
The International Criminal Court (ICC)
The ICC in The Hague is a major instrument under international law for prosecuting genocide, crimes against... more
Compensation for injustice committed in the National Socialist era
From the very beginning, the Federal Government has attached special priority to the process of providing... more
Legal status of forces in Germany and abroad
When discussing the status of military forces a distinction must be drawn between the legal status of foreign... more
German war graves abroad
The German War Graves Commission works on behalf of the Federal Government. Its task is to remember the... more
The International Tracing Service in Bad Arolsen
The archives of the International Tracing Service in Bad Arolsen document the fate of millions of civilian... more
International Symposium on Child Abduction
On 4 December 2009 the Federal Foreign Office organized an International Symposium on Child Abduction. more
Germany as depositary of multilateral treaties
The Federal Republic of Germany is the depositary of more than 20 multilateral treaties. The wording of these... more