The Geneva Protocol was a proposal drawn up in 1924 to strengthen collective security. It would make member states bring their disputes to the Permanent Court of International Justice for a ruling. They would have to accept it, or face economic or military sanctions. This would have made the League fairer and more united. However, it was never passed.

The proposal was drawn up by Britain and France.

The Geneva Protocol had 4 important terms.

• ❖ The proposal contained suggestions to make the League of Nations fairer.
• ❖ The proposal outlined that if two members were to disagree, they would have to bring their dispute to the Permanent Court of International Justice for a hearing.
• ❖ They would then have to accept the ruling.
• ❖ If they didn't accept the ruling, they would face economic and military sanctions from the League of Nations.

The Geneva Protocol failed for 3 important reasons:

• ❖ There was a change of government in Britain.
• ❖ The proposal was drawn up by the British Labour government, which was then voted out of power in the 1924 general election.
• ❖ The Labour Party was replaced by the British Conservative Party, which refused to sign it. The Conservatives were wary of Britain losing the ability to act in its own self-interest.