This manual has been written mainly for policy-makers and legislators, and for those assisting them in their efforts to comply with their obligation to ensure respect for international humanitarian law. It aims to assist them in the ratification of relevant instruments and to offer guidelines in the implementation process, thus enabling them to bring their laws and practice in line with the requirements of international humanitarian law. To access the manual, please go to: http://www.icrc.org/eng/assets/files/publications/icrc-002-4128.pdf