Loi du 22 mai 2008 portant adaptation du droit interne aux dispositions du Deuxième Protocole relatif à la Convention de La Haye de 1954 pour la protection des biens culturels en cas de conflit armé, signé à La Haye le 26 mars 1999
This legislation focuses on adapting internal laws to the Hague Convention’s provisions for protecting cultural heritage during armed conflicts. It outlines severe penalties, including imprisonment, for intentional violations of cultural property protection protocols. The document emphasises the importance of safeguarding cultural assets from destruction, theft, vandalism, or misuse during times of war. One key aspect addressed in the legislation is the definition of actions that constitute violations of cultural property protection, such as attacking, using, destroying, or stealing culturally significant items. It also specifies the legal consequences for individuals found