Overview
I propose The Drone Killing Ban, an amendment to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court establishing a clear international boundary: drones may assist human operations, but they may not themselves intentionally kill human beings. The prohibition applies universally—to civilians, soldiers, enemy combatants, military commanders, terrorists, dangerous criminals, and others. Existing law would continue to determine when lethal force is lawful; this amendment governs how that force may be delivered. Drones may locate, identify, track, observe, and provide information, but may not carry, launch, release, detonate, or directly guide the lethal weapon. The law also addresses autonomous and AI-controlled systems, individual responsibility, domestic implementation, and difficult cases involving combatants and terrorists.