Development and Principles of International Humanitarian Law

Development and Principles of International Humanitarian Law
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Publisher : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
Total Pages : 110
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ISBN-10 : 9789024731992
ISBN-13 : 9024731992
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Synopsis Development and Principles of International Humanitarian Law by : Jean Simon Pictet

The main aim of this book is to inquire into the system of norms regulating the 'internationalization' of internal conflicts. The traditional distinction between international & internal conflict, which entails different legal consequences, is in practice very difficult to detect due to the presence, in many instances, of elements typical of both situations. Through a careful & extraordinarily useful examination of all relevant cases of 'internationalized' internal conflict since 1956, the validity of the traditional framework of rules concerning foreign intervention in internal conflict is reassessed. At the same time, the applicability to these situations of the rules typical of international conflicts are analyzed with a view to providing the existence of a continuum between the two situations, not only as a matter of fact but also with respect to their legal regulation.

Humanizing the Laws of War

Humanizing the Laws of War
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 281
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ISBN-10 : 9781107171350
ISBN-13 : 1107171350
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis Humanizing the Laws of War by : Robin Geiß

An analysis of the role of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in international norm creation and the progressive development of international humanitarian law.

The Handbook of International Humanitarian Law

The Handbook of International Humanitarian Law
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 767
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ISBN-10 : 9780199658800
ISBN-13 : 0199658803
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis The Handbook of International Humanitarian Law by : Michael Bothe

The third edition of this work sets out a comprehensive and analytical manual of international humanitarian law, accompanied by case analysis and extensive explanatory commentary by a team of distinguished and internationally renowned experts.

Searching for a 'Principle of Humanity' in International Humanitarian Law

Searching for a 'Principle of Humanity' in International Humanitarian Law
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 379
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ISBN-10 : 9781107021846
ISBN-13 : 1107021847
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis Searching for a 'Principle of Humanity' in International Humanitarian Law by : Dr Kjetil Mujezinovic Larsen

This book provides an examination of whether there is a legally independent 'principle of humanity' in international humanitarian law.

Principles of International Humanitarian Law

Principles of International Humanitarian Law
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Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages : 207
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ISBN-10 : 9781781002735
ISBN-13 : 1781002738
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis Principles of International Humanitarian Law by : Jonathan Crowe

ÔThis 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.Õ Ð Marco Sass~li, University of Geneva, Switzerland 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.

International Humanitarian Law

International Humanitarian Law
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Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages : 796
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ISBN-10 : 9781800886919
ISBN-13 : 1800886918
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis International Humanitarian Law by : Marco Sassòli

In this thoroughly updated second edition of what has quickly become the definitive text in the field of international humanitarian law (IHL), leading expert Marco Sassòli evaluates the application of IHL, the way in which hostilities should be conducted against an adversary, and the pertinence of traditional distinctions, such as that between international and non-international armed conflicts.

Customary International Humanitarian Law

Customary International Humanitarian Law
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 610
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ISBN-10 : 9780521808996
ISBN-13 : 0521808995
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Customary International Humanitarian Law by : Jean-Marie Henckaerts

Customary International Humanitarian Law, Volume I: Rules is a comprehensive analysis of the customary rules of international humanitarian law applicable in international and non-international armed conflicts. In the absence of ratifications of important treaties in this area, this is clearly a publication of major importance, carried out at the express request of the international community. In so doing, this study identifies the common core of international humanitarian law binding on all parties to all armed conflicts. Comment Don:RWI.

Revisiting the Geneva Conventions: 1949-2019

Revisiting the Geneva Conventions: 1949-2019
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 350
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ISBN-10 : 9789004375543
ISBN-13 : 9004375546
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis Revisiting the Geneva Conventions: 1949-2019 by : Md. Jahid Hossain Bhuiyan

The book is designed to provide an overview of the development, meaning, and nature of international humanitarian law (IHL). It presents a critical review of the protection of the injured, sick and shipwrecked, prisoners of war (POWs) and civilians during times of war, the prevention of forcible transfer of civilians, the four Geneva Conventions from a Third World point of view, the ideals of distinction, proportionality and precaution from the point of view of Islamic law and the issues faced in implementing IHL. This lucidly written and timely book will greatly benefit anyone interested in the protection of victims of armed conflict. Contents: Notes on editors; Notes on contributors; List of acronyms and abbreviations; Preface; Foreword; International Legal Protection of Persons Affected by War: Challenges and the Way Forward, Md Jahid Hossain Bhuiyan and Borhan Uddin Khan 1 The Development of the Geneva Conventions, Borhan Uddin Khan and Nazmuzzaman Bhuian 2 The Legal Status and Protection of the Rights of Prisoners of War, Md Jahid Hossain Bhuiyan 3 The Prohibition of Deportation and Forcible Transfer of Civilian Populations in the Fourth Geneva Convention and Beyond, Etienne Henry 4 Combatants Aboard Medical Aircraft Who Fall into the Hands of a Neutral Power – the Scope of Their Liability to Detention Under the 1949 Geneva Conventions and the 1977 Additional Protocol I, Yutaka Arai-Takahashi 5 Forced Transfer of Aliens during Armed Conflicts, Pablo Antonio Fernández Sánchez 6 The Geneva Conventions and Non-International Armed Conflicts, Noelle Higgins 7 Four Geneva Conventions of 1949: A Third World View, Srinivas Burra 8 Criminalising Rape and Sexual Violence in Armed Conflicts: Evolving Criminality and Culpability from the Geneva Conventions to the Bangladesh International Crimes Trial, M Rafiqul Islam 9 Principles of Distinction, Proportionality and Precautions under the Geneva Conventions: The Perspective of Islamic Law, Mohd Hisham Mohd Kamal 10 Implementation of International Humanitarian Law and the Current Challenges, Borhan Uddin Khan and Nakib Muhammad Nasrullah 11 The Geneva Conventions and Enforcement of International Humanitarian Law, Derek Jinks Index.

The Oxford Guide to International Humanitarian Law

The Oxford Guide to International Humanitarian Law
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 605
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ISBN-10 : 9780192597496
ISBN-13 : 0192597493
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Guide to International Humanitarian Law by : Ben Saul

International humanitarian law is the law that governs the conduct of participants during armed conflict. This branch of law aims to regulate the means and methods of warfare as well as to provide protections to those who do not, or who no longer, take part in the hostilities. It is one of the oldest branches of international law and one of enduring relevance today. The Oxford Guide to International Humanitarian Law provides a practical yet sophisticated overview of this important area of law. Written by a stellar line up of contributors, drawn from those who not only have extensive practical experience but who are also regarded as leading scholars of the subject, the text offers a comprehensive and authoritative exposition of the field. The Guide provides professionals and advanced students with information and analysis of sufficient depth to enable them to perform their tasks with understanding and confidence. Each chapter illuminates how the law applies in practice, but does not shy away from the important conceptual issues that underpin how the law has developed. It will serve as a first port of call and a regular reference work for those interested in international humanitarian law.

The UN Friendly Relations Declaration at 50

The UN Friendly Relations Declaration at 50
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 1074
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ISBN-10 : 9781108662307
ISBN-13 : 1108662307
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis The UN Friendly Relations Declaration at 50 by : Jorge E. Viñuales

The year 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Organisation, and the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Friendly Relations Declaration, which states the fundamental principles of the international legal order. In commemoration, some of the world's most prominent international law scholars from all continents have come together to offer a comprehensive study of the fundamental principles of international law. Each chapter in this volume reflects decades of experience, work and reflection by the most authoritative voices of the field. At the same time, the book is an invitation to end narrow specialisation and re-engage with the wider body of rules and processes that lie at the foundations of the international legal order.