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7. The, Convention requires that there shall be in every PW Camp a copy of the Convention in the prisoners language. All prisoners must study this and make every effort to obtain their rights under it. The "prisoners' representative" or "camp leader" in the camp will give any help he can to prisoners seeking their rights under the Convention.
8. Any prisoner who considers he is being treated incorrectly, in accordance with the Convention, may Complain to the camp authorities. A prisoner making a complaint may not be punished even if it appears to the camp authorities that the complaint is frivolous. If a grievance is not redressed a further complaint may be made directly or through the prisoners representative to the delegate of the Protecting Power who may be written to or seen personally when visiting the camp. It is his duty to protect prisoners.
9. If a prisoner of war attempts to escape, arms may only be used against him to prevent his escape as an extreme measure and after a warning has been given him.
10. If an escaping prisoner, with the sole intention of facilitating his escape, commits an offence which does not entail violence such as, for example, an offence against public property, theft without intention or self enrichment, the drawing up and use of false papers, or the wearing of civilian clothing, he may, on re-capture only be dealt with summarily.
An escaping prisoner whether in disguise or not must always carry a means of identity to prove his status of prisoner of war if he is re-captured.