Abstract
The Ottawa Convention is unique for a number of reasons, not the least of which being that the Convention has linked obligations concerning the use of a weapon with a requirement that Convention signatories assist a victim wounded by that weapon. When the Convention was adopted in September 1997, this aspect, while lauded by diplomats and activists, was certain to be a challenge to implement. The real work began once the Convention entered into force and states had to act on this responsibility. This article discusses in particular the Convention’s victim assistance obligations.
Recommended Citation
Brinkert, Kerry
(2006)
"Understanding the Ottawa Convention’s Obligations to Landmine Victims,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 10
:
Iss.
1
, Article 43.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol10/iss1/43
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