Which right guarantees humane treatment for a POW?

• A. Right to receive humane treatment
• B. Right to receive adequate medical care
• C. Right to practice religious faith
• D. Right to receive packages containing no contraband items such as food, clothing, educational, religious, and recreational materials

Answer: (A)

POWs must be treated humanely under international law; this broad right ensures they are safeguarded from torture, cruel, or degrading treatment and are treated with dignity in all circumstances. This general guarantee underpins other protections, such as access to medical care when needed, freedom to practice religious beliefs, and the right to receive packages without contraband. Those specific rights are important components that support humane treatment, but the overarching shield is the general right to humane treatment itself.