The law relating to prisoners of war (PW) is addressed in Chapter IX of the Manual and, thus, in Chapter 9 of the book. After discussing the general principles as to their treatment and the entitlement to PW status, the Chapter considers the Manual’s handling of such topics as humane treatment and basic protection, security measures, interrogation, evacuation, transit and screening, required detailed arrangements for the treatment of PWs and as to the running of PW camps. Sections within Chapter IX and the corresponding sections of the Book consider the law as to PW canteens, financial matters, PW labour, PW correspondence, PW camp discipline and PWs’ requests and complaints. PW representatives, escapes, disciplinary and judicial proceedings and punishments are also all the subject of discrete sections within the Manual and thus the Book. In short, the topic of PWs is discussed thoroughly and, where appropriate, criticism of the Manual’s provisions is offered.