Talk:Hostis humani generis

Overemphasis on John Yoo's opinions (July 2015)

Four separate paragraphs discuss John Yoo's views on the subject. Yoo is a highly controversial, partisan figure in the field of international law, and it is inappropriate to accord so much emphasis to his opinions. Unless there are major objections, I plan to reduce the article's over-reliance on Yoo.129.133.176.140 (talk) 08:31, 20 July 2015 (UTC)

I have deleted two paragraphs devoted to Yoo, and I tweaked the other two. Yoo is still mentioned, but only once. Although I'm reluctant to delete full paragraphs, the excised paragraphs were largely redundant, were poorly sourced, gave undue attention to a minority position, and ignored counterarguments. They came across as advocacy in support of Yoo. 129.133.176.140 (talk) 01:36, 27 July 2015 (UTC)

Biblical use

It appears that a similar term is employed by Saint Paul in his epistles, when he describes his persecutors. [1] Similar language has also apparently been used by those who seek to attack the Church. [2] ADM (talk) 10:41, 12 April 2009 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for a great article.

Fibinachi (talk) 23:26, 15 April 2009 (UTC)

Hvmani spelt Humani

This may sound an odd question but I am not learned in this area. I have seen Humani (as in Hostis Humani Generis) spelt Hvmani with a V instead of a U. Why is this? I have read somewhere something about in medieval or roman times they used to do this? Does anyone have any information regarding this? Thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 94.171.140.213 (talk) 18:32, 12 April 2011 (UTC)

The Romans didn't have seperate letters for "U" and "V" (nor for "I" and "J" for that matter) so some people find it more authentic to use a v as a Roman writer would have done (also, for example, rendering "Julius" as Ivlivs). 62.196.17.197 (talk) 16:54, 25 July 2013 (UTC)

Definition of internationally protected persons

The term “internationally protected persons” is new and has no particular meaning outside the context of the Convention. The aim was to cover all persons entitled pursuant to international law to special protection from any attack on his or her person, freedom and dignity. This mirrors the language of article 29 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the corresponding articles in other conventions on privileges and immunities. The definition in article 1 expressly covers Heads of State, Heads of Government and Ministers for Foreign Affairs, thus reaffirming the special position of these three office holders (cf. art. 7 of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, art. 21 of the Convention on Special Missions)

The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents(also referred to as the “Protection of Diplomats Convention”) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 14 December 1973.

That is: they are protected here from prosecution? Zezen (talk) 08:49, 4 February 2019 (UTC)

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