Published online by Cambridge University Press: 01 January 2021
War and neutrality — Warfare on land — Occupation of enemy territory — Legislative, judicial and administrative functions of Occupant — Geneva Convention relative to Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, 1949 (Article 64) — Repeal or suspension of penal laws in occupied territory — Discretion of Occupying Power regarding investigations, rules of procedure and evidence before military courts-Operation of dual legal system in occupied territory — Position of new Government as new sovereign — Function of military courts — Nature of military legislation — Defence (Emergency) Regulations — The law of Israel