Development and use of LAWS should remain in compliance with the international law, in particular with the [IHL] and the international human rights law. According to Article 36 of [API] states should determine the lawfulness of any new weapon or means or method of warfare before it is used in armed conflict. Conducting legal review is a necessary step to ensure that armed forces are capable of conducting hostilities in accordance with its international obligations. Article 36 of [API] also requires states to consider the general provisions of [IHL] and any other international law applicable to that state, including in particular rules prohibiting specific weapons and means of warfare or restricting the method by which they can be used.
Working Paper on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems: Submitted by Poland (3 April 2018) CCW/GGE.1/2018/WP.3
