9. In line with Article 36 of [API], in the study, development, acquisition or adoption of LAWS, it should be determined whether their employment would, in some or all circumstances, fall under the prohibitions of international norms. Besides, it should be concluded whether they are in violation of the principles of [IHL]: legality, distinction, proportionality, humanity and military necessity, as enshrined in AP I (contained in paragraph 17 of the International Humanitarian Law Manual for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation of 8 August 2001).
Application of International Law to Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems (LAWS): submitted by the Russia Federation (9 August 2022) CCW/GGE.1/2022/WP.9
