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Geneva Conventions and United Nations Personnel (Protocols) Bill [Lords]

I agree with the Minister that there has to be international support in developing an understanding of the red crystal symbol. However, are there not practical concerns that it might be misinterpreted, particularly on a battlefield? A red crystal on an armband worn by an orderly will look like a lozenge or a diamond shape unless the arm is bent, when it could look like a red square.
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
493 c830 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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