# Geneva Conventions Act 1957, Paragraph 3


Civilians shall enjoy the protection afforded by this Section, unless and for such time as they take a direct part in hostilities.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/5-6/52/schedule/FIFTH/part/IV/chapter/7/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/geneva-conventions-act-1957/schedule-FIFTH/part-IV/chapter-7/paragraph-3
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