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**Official translation – English**

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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

INTERNATIONAL LAW NOTIFICATION AND DETERMINATION

Opening of an Independent Investigation and Determination Procedure concerning the Protected Civilian R. T. C.
Reference number: SG-GA1949/DE-HE/AGWI/0326-01

To:
Civilian Helmut Vogt, President of the Local Court of Wiesbaden
Civilian Fritz, Judge of the Local Court of Wiesbaden
Mainzer Straße 124, 65189 Wiesbaden, Germany
Fax: +49 611 327061513

“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:

Opening of an Independent Investigation and Determination Procedure concerning the Protected Civilian R. T. C.

(domestic reference numbers: 5790 VRs 9345/26, HAVS AZ: 926.178370.1)

Affected Civilian: R. T. C.
Domicile: **redacted**, Germany

Valued Responsible Authorities of the Local Court of Wiesbaden, namely Civilian Helmut Vogt (in the function as President) and Civilian Fritz (in the function as Judge), as well as all responsible persons involved in this institution,

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/AGWI/0326-01
Date: 22 March 2026
Ekshärad, Sweden, recorded by the Registry – 17-page document with a 7-page annex

I. Introduction
The Arbitral Tribunal hereby declares the opening of an independent humanitarian investigation and determination procedure in connection with measures taken by the civilian institution Local Court Wiesbaden.

II. Jurisdiction
The Arbitral Tribunal acts as a neutral, independent, and impartial body within the meaning of the Geneva Conventions of 1949.

III. Basis of the Investigation
The investigation procedure was initiated following the receipt of an effective complaint that is mandatory under international law, diplomatic law, and civil law.

The examination is conducted exclusively in accordance with international humanitarian law.
This opening establishes a formal suspensive effect.

IV. Legal Basis
• Article 1 – Obligation to respect and ensure compliance
• Article 4 – Protected status of the civilian person
• Article 7 paragraph 2 – Prohibition of deprivation of rights
• Article 8 – Protection mechanism
• Article 27 – Protection of family and way of life
• Article 47 – Protection against circumvention through national procedures
• Articles 144–149 – Control and investigation mechanisms

V. Obligation
All involved institutions are under a mandatory obligation to suspend their measures and to implement the protection mandate.

VI. Final Clause
The family as the fundamental structure of civilian life must be protected under all circumstances.
This communication constitutes a notification under international law.

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.)