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Prisoners of war shall enjoy every latitude in the exercise of their religion, including attendance at their own church services, provided only they comply with the regulations for order and police issued by the military authorities.

The wills of prisoners of war are received or drawn up on the same conditions as for soldiers of the National Army.

The same rules shall be observed regarding death certificates, as well as for the burial of prisoners of war, due regard being paid to their grade and rank.

After the conclusion of peace, the repatriation of prisoners of war shall take place as speedily as possible.

The obligations of belligerents with regard to the sick and wounded are governed by the Geneva Convention of the 22nd August, 1864, subject to any modifications which may be introduced into it.

The right of belligerents to adopt means of injuring the enemy is not unlimited.

Besides the prohibitions provided by special Conventions, it is especially prohibited:


 * (a.) To employ poison or poisoned arms;
 * (b.) To kill or wound treacherously individuals belonging to the hostile nation or army;
 * (c.) To kill or wound an enemy who, having laid down arms, or having no longer means of defence, has surrendered at discretion;
 * (d.) To declare that no quarter will be given;
 * (e.) To employ arms, projectiles, or material of a nature to cause superfluous injury;