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(b)
Seek more international transparency from States regarding their
internal weapons review processes, including those under article 36 of Additional
Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions.
B.
To regional and other inter-governmental organizations
116. Support the proposals outlined in the recommendations to the United Nations
and States, in particular the call for moratoria as an immediate step.
117. Where appropriate take similar or parallel initiatives to those of the United
Nations.
C.
To States
118.
Place a national moratorium on LARs as described in paragraph 114.
119. Declare – unilaterally and through multilateral fora – a commitment to abide
by IHL and IHRL in all activities surrounding robotic weapons and put in place and
implement rigorous processes to ensure compliance at all stages of development.
120. Commit to being as transparent as possible about internal weapons review
processes, including metrics used to test robotic systems. States should at a minimum
provide the international community with transparency regarding the processes they
follow (if not the substantive outcomes) and commit to making the reviews as robust
as possible.
121. Participate in international debate and trans-governmental dialogue on the
issue of LARs and be prepared to exchange best practices with other States, and
collaborate with the High Level Panel on LARs.
D.
To developers of robotic systems
122. Establish a code or codes of conduct, ethics and/or practice defining
responsible behaviour with respect to LARs in accordance with IHL and IHRL, or
strengthen existing ones.
E.
To NGOs, civil society and human rights groups and the ICRC
123. Consider the implications of LARs for human rights and for those in situations
of armed conflict, and raise awareness about the issue.
124. Assist and engage with States wherever possible in aligning their relevant
procedures and activities with IHL and IHRL.
125. Urge States to be as transparent as possible in respect of their weapons review
processes.
126.
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Support the work of the High Level Panel on LARs.
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