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**Official translation – English**

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ARBITRAL TRIBUNAL UNDER THE GENEVA CONVENTIONS OF 1949

Sovereign Consular Section | Central Office Italy
for Diplomatic Correspondence | Protecting Power Civil Affairs
www.schiedsgericht-ga.org | info@schiedsgericht-ga.org
c/o Casa Fangacci, Via del Ranuncolo n. 9,

CAP 06024 Gubbio – Italy

INTERNATIONAL LAW NOTIFICATION AND DETERMINATION

Opening of an Independent Investigation and Determination

Procedure concerning the Protected Civilians S. Z. und D. S.-L.

Reference number: SG-GA1949/DE-BY/AGBA/0626-01

To:

Civilian Martin Dippold, Director of Bamberg Local Court

Civilian Maier, Judge of Bamberg Local Court

Civilian Reitz, Judge of Bamberg Local Court

Civilian Matthis, Registrar at Bamberg Local Court

Civilian Ultsch, Registrar at Bamberg Local Court

Civilian Weiser, Court clerks at Bamberg Local Court

Civilian Hecker, Clerks at Bamberg Local Court

Synagogenplatz 1, 96047 Bamberg, Deutschland

Fax: +49 9621962414010

„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 S. Z. und D. S.-L.

(domestic reference numbers: 23 OWi 2324 Js 19088/21,

2 Gs 71/26,

2 Gs 44/26)

Affected Civilians: S. Z. und D. S.-L.

Domicile: **redacted**

Valued Responsible Authorities of the Bamberg Local Court, namely  Civilian Martin Dippold (in the function as Director), Civilian Maier (in the function as Judge),  Civilian Reitz (in the function as Judge), Civilian Matthis (in the function as Registrar), Civilian Ultsch (in the function as Registrar), Civilian Weiser (in the function as Court clerks) and Civilian Hecker (in the function as Clerks), as well as all responsible persons involved in this institution,

Historical Finding

As of 21 April 2025, protected civilians pursuant to the Geneva Conventions convened the Arbitral Tribunal pursuant to the Geneva Conventions of 1949.

Thereby, for the first time since the entry into force of the Geneva Conventions, the original treaty text itself was brought into direct, complete, and mandatory application.

The decades-long non-convening was not based on the absence of an obligation under international law, but exclusively on the fact that, up to that point, no protected civilians had placed themselves unconditionally, without remuneration, and while accepting personal disadvantages, in the service of the universal protection of all civilian persons pursuant to the Geneva Conventions.

The convening does not constitute a request, a petition, or an appeal, but the direct exercise of treaty authority and of the protective obligation arising from Article 1 of the Geneva Conventions of 1949 to respect and to ensure respect under all circumstances.

With the convening, an independent humanitarian review, safeguarding, and protection mechanism was created for the first time, which is based directly on the treaty text of the Geneva Conventions and fully activates its original protective function.

The convening was carried out by protected civilians in the exercise of their responsibility to ensure compliance with international humanitarian law under all circumstances — irrespective of war or peace, political situation, state order, or any other external circumstances.

Thereby, the universal claim to protection under the Geneva Conventions was, for the first time, practically implemented in its direct and unrestricted humanitarian effect.

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-BY/AGBA/0626-01

Date: 05. June 2026

Gubbio, Italy, recorded by the Registry – 21-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 Police Department of Lower Franconia.

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 deprevation of rights

– Article 8 – Protection mechanism

– Article 27 – Protection of family and way of life

– Article 31 – Prohibition of coercion

– 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 constitues a notification under international law.

Obligation of all branches of power

Legislative, executive and judicial authorities at federal and state level bear equal responisbility 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.

With legally binding notification under international law
for the Arbitral Tribunal pursuant to the Geneva Conventions of 1949
on behalf of the Central Office

With diplomatic respect
Signature without loss of right

C. I.

Investigating Sworn Arbitral Judge, Central Office Italien

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.)