Principles of International Humanitarian Law
Published on 30. July 2013
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-1-78100-272-8 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides a clear and concise explanation of the central principles of international humanitarian law (or the law of armed conflict) while situating them in a broader philosophical, ethical and legal context.
The authors consider a range of wider issues relevant to international humanitarian law, including its ethical foundations, relationship to other bodies of international law and contemporary modes of enforcement. This helps to develop a richer context for understanding the law of war and a sound basis for examining the changing nature of contemporary armed conflict. The book also discusses important recent decisions by international courts and tribunals, tracks the historical development of humanitarian principles in warfare and considers the legal position of states, individuals and non-state groups.
Principles of International Humanitarian Law is an important resource for students of international humanitarian law and International law academics, as well as international humanitarian law practitioners.
Contents:
Preface
1. The Concept of Armed Conflict
2. Sources of International Humanitarian Law
3. Means and Methods of Warfare
4. Protection of Civilians
5. Protection of Combatants Hors de Combat
6. Humanitarianism and Human Rights
7. Liability of States and Non-State Groups
8. Liability of Individuals
Index
The authors consider a range of wider issues relevant to international humanitarian law, including its ethical foundations, relationship to other bodies of international law and contemporary modes of enforcement. This helps to develop a richer context for understanding the law of war and a sound basis for examining the changing nature of contemporary armed conflict. The book also discusses important recent decisions by international courts and tribunals, tracks the historical development of humanitarian principles in warfare and considers the legal position of states, individuals and non-state groups.
Principles of International Humanitarian Law is an important resource for students of international humanitarian law and International law academics, as well as international humanitarian law practitioners.
Contents:
Preface
1. The Concept of Armed Conflict
2. Sources of International Humanitarian Law
3. Means and Methods of Warfare
4. Protection of Civilians
5. Protection of Combatants Hors de Combat
6. Humanitarianism and Human Rights
7. Liability of States and Non-State Groups
8. Liability of Individuals
Index
Reviews / Votes
'This is a concise and nuanced overview of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The structure is unusual. While the book reflects the state of the law with accuracy and sobriety, it nevertheless shows the idealist and philosophical ambitions of the authors. Legal issues are often discussed within a wider moral and ethical context. The authors add many basics on human rights and the enforcement of international law, which are not directly relevant for IHL, but ensure the reader understands the wider picture.'--Marco Sassoli, University of Geneva, Switzerland
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cheltenham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78100-272-8 (9781781002728)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Jonathan Crowe, University of Southern Queensland and Kylie Weston-Scheuber, Victorian Bar, Melbourne, Australia
Content
Contents: Preface 1. The Concept of Armed Conflict 2. Sources of International Humanitarian Law 3. Means and Methods of Warfare 4. Protection of Civilians 5. Protection of Combatants Hors de Combat 6. Humanitarianism and Human Rights 7. Liability of States and Non-State Groups 8. Liability of Individuals Index