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**Official translation – English**

Note on language compatibility
The following translation is provided as an aid to understanding. Only the wording in the official language of the Arbitral Tribunal in accordance with the Geneva Conventions of 1949 is authoritative and binding.
In the event of contradictions or questions of interpretation, the official language shall always prevail. This translation is provided subject to reservation and without legally binding effect.

ARBITRAL TRIBUNAL UNDER THE GENEVA CONVENTIONS OF 1949

Sovereign Consular Section | External Office Sweden
for Diplomatic Correspondence | Protecting Power Civil Affairs
www.schiedsgericht-ga.org | info@schiedsgericht-ga.org
Mossberg Fensan, 68 361 Ekshärad – Sweden

on behalf of the central office in Gubbio

NOTIFICATION UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW
Determination of a Further Violation of International Law During an Ongoing Investigation
Reference number: SG-GA1949/DE-HE/RPK/0525-01

To:
Civilian Lars Streiberger, Chief Senior Public Prosecutor of the Public Prosecutor’s Office Fulda
Civilian Gaß, Judicial Officer of the Public Prosecutor’s Office Fulda
Civilian Lotz, Case Handler of the Public Prosecutor’s Office Fulda
Am Rosengarten 4, 36037 Fulda, Germany

“As you do not identify yourself as a combatant within the meaning of Article 43(2) of Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions, but act as a member of a civilian institution, you are classified as a responsible civilian within this investigation.”

SUBJECT:

Determination of a further violation of international law during an ongoing investigation procedure

Involved civilian: A. D.

Function: Sworn arbitrator

Address / German branch of the arbitration court: **redacted**

Valued responsible authorities of the Local Court of Bad Hersfeld, namely Civilian Lars Streiberger (in the function as Chief Senior Public Prosecutor), Civilian Gaß (in the function as Judicial Officer), and Civilian Lotz (in the function as case handler of the correspondence), as well as all other responsible persons involved or participating in this authority,

Historical Finding

On 21 April 2025, protected civilians under the Geneva Conventions of 1949 convened the Arbitral Tribunal under the Geneva Conventions of 1949.
This marks the first time in over 75 years that the treaty text itself has been implemented in its original, binding and mandatory form.

The reason no such arbitral tribunal had previously existed does not lie in the absence of a legal obligation, but solely in the fact that until this moment no civilians were willing to commit themselves unconditionally and without compensation to the protection of all civilians under international humanitarian law.

This is not a petition; it is the exercise of treaty authority pursuant to Article 1 of the Geneva Conventions.

Pacta sunt servanda – Agreements must be kept

The Geneva Conventions of 1949 must be applied mandatorily.
This communication is not a request, but an internationally binding notification.
Any opposition or disregard constitutes a breach of treaty and will be treated as such.

Reference Number: SG-GA1949/DE-HE/RPK/0525-01

Date: 17 March 2026
Ekshärad, Sweden — filed with the Registry 20-page document plus 7-page annex

Reference

Summons to commence coercive detention
Public Prosecutor’s Office Fulda
Reference number: 4 VRs 106/26
Date: 11.03.2026

Determination

The Arbitral Tribunal under the Geneva Conventions of 1949 has been provided with a letter from the Public Prosecutor’s Office Fulda, which contains a summons to commence a coercive detention of 11 days against the protected civilian A. D..

Domicile: **redacted**
Date of birth: **redacted**
Place of birth: **redacted**

The measure is based on an administrative fine order issued by the Regional Council of Kassel.

Particular circumstance

At the time of service of this summons, an ongoing investigation procedure of the Arbitral Tribunal under the Geneva Conventions of 1949 already exists against the Regional Council of Kassel.

Reference number: SG-GA 1949/DE-HE/RPK/0525-01

The investigation is conducted by the Swedish branch office.

Investigating arbitrator in charge: B. K.

Legal determination

During an ongoing investigation procedure, all involved state authorities are subject to a strict obligation to refrain from any measures against the protected civilian.

The initiation of coercive detention during such a procedure constitutes, in particular, the following serious violations of international law:

– Disregard of the protected civilian status under the Geneva Conventions of 1949

– Escalation of state coercive measures during an ongoing investigation procedure

– Obstruction of an international investigation and determination procedure

Diplomatic determination

The summons to commence coercive detention constitutes a further violation of international law, as it is issued during an ongoing investigation procedure against the originally acting authority.

The Regional Council of Kassel is already the subject of an international investigation procedure and is therefore not permitted to initiate further measures against the protected civilian.

Request

The responsible authorities are therefore diplomatically called upon to:

1. Immediately suspend the enforcement of coercive detention.

2. Cease all measures related to administrative fine order 341.652616.7 until the completion of the ongoing investigation procedure.

Notice

Pursuant to Article 1 of the Geneva Conventions, all High Contracting Parties are obliged to respect and ensure respect for the Conventions in all circumstances.

Any action taken against protected civilians during an ongoing investigation procedure may give rise to serious responsibility under international law for all actors involved.

Archiving as strict evidence

The present letters of the Local Court of Bad Hersfeld dated 03.02.2026 (reference number 78 OWI 341.652616.7) and of the Public Prosecutor’s Office Fulda dated 11.03.2026 (reference number 4 VRs 106/26) are entered by the Arbitral Tribunal under the Geneva Conventions of 1949 into the investigation archive as strict evidence.

The archiving takes place in connection with the ongoing investigation procedure:
SG-GA 1949/DE-HE/RPK/0525-01

The document is archived as evidence for further determinations of possible violations of international law.
The preservation is carried out in the archive of the Arbitral Tribunal under the Geneva Conventions of 1949 as well as at the investigation-leading authority of the Swedish branch office.

Obligation of all branches of power

Legislative, executive and judicial authorities at federal and state level bear equal responsibility to enforce the Geneva Conventions of 1949 at all times due to the binding treaty obligations.

Liability without immunity

Those responsible for violations enjoy no immunity.
Neither affiliation with the legislative, executive or judiciary, nor official position, assignment, rank or instruction removes personal liability.

Continuation or repetition of measures is considered a deliberate violation of international humanitarian law and results in doubled personal liability.

All recipients are hereby internationally and domestically bound.
Any disregard will be documented and forwarded to the Allied Protecting Power.

For the Arbitral Tribunal under the Geneva Conventions of 1949

on behalf of the Central Office

With diplomatic respect
Signature without loss of right

B. K.

Investigating Sworn Arbitral Judge, External Office Sweden

International Law under the Geneva Conventions of 1949

Diplomatic Transmission:

With diplomatic respect
Signature without loss of right

S. L.-K.
Sworn Arbitrator, External Office Germany

International Law under the Geneva Conventions of 1949

Diplomatic transmission in accordance with the Geneva Conventions of 1949.

(This message was sent in fulfillment of international humanitarian protection obligations.)