Humanitarian Law Revealed: Legal Protections in Conflict Zones
Humanitarian Law Revealed: Legal Protections in Conflict Zones

Author: Quinten J. Tenley

Publisher: Book Lovers HQ

Published: 2024-08-07

Total Pages: 199

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Humanitarian Law Revealed: Legal Protections in Conflict Zones is a definitive exploration of the principles and practices that uphold human dignity amid war. This book provides a deep dive into the intricate world of international humanitarian law (IHL), offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks designed to protect individuals and communities during armed conflicts. In an era where warfare is increasingly complex and widespread, understanding the laws that govern conflict is crucial. This book covers everything from the historical origins of IHL to the modern-day challenges posed by non-state actors and advanced technology. Readers will gain insights into the Geneva Conventions, the role of international organizations, and the prosecution of war crimes. The book vividly illustrates the practical application of IHL in various conflict zones through detailed case studies, highlighting both successes and ongoing struggles. What you will find in this book: The evolution of humanitarian law from ancient times to the present. Core principles of IHL, including distinction, proportionality, and necessity. Detailed analysis of the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols. The role and challenges of non-state actors in modern conflicts. Contributions of international organizations like the UN, ICC, and ICRC. Mechanisms for prosecuting war crimes and ensuring accountability. The intersection of human rights and humanitarian law. The impact of technology on modern warfare and IHL. Case studies from Syria, Yemen, Israel-Palestine, and more. Future directions and challenges for humanitarian law. Humanitarian Law Revealed is not just a book for legal practitioners and policymakers; it's a call to action for anyone interested in protecting human rights during conflicts. By shedding light on the legal protections available in war zones, this book aims to foster a deeper understanding and respect for the laws that safeguard humanity even in the darkest times. Whether a student, a humanitarian worker, or a concerned global citizen, this book will equip you with the knowledge and tools to advocate for justice and human dignity in conflict zones.

International Legal Protection of Human Rights in Armed Conflict
International Legal Protection of Human Rights in Armed Conflict

Author: United Nations. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 130

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International human rights law and international humanitarian law share the goal of preserving the dignity and humanity of all. Over the years, the General Assembly, the Commission on Human Rights and, more recently, the Human Rights Council have considered that, in armed conflict, parties to the conflict have legally binding obligations concerning the rights of persons affected by the conflict. Although different in scope, international human rights law and international humanitarian law offer a series of protections to persons in situations of armed conflict, whether civilians, persons who are no longer participating directly in hostilities or active participants in the conflict. This publication provides a thorough legal analysis and guidance to State authorities, human rights and humanitarian actors and others on the application of international human rights law and international humanitarian law for the protection of persons.

The Handbook of International Humanitarian Law
The Handbook of International Humanitarian Law

Author: Michael Bothe

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2013-08-29

Total Pages: 767

ISBN-13: 0199658803

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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.

The Grey Zone
The Grey Zone

Author: Mark Lattimer

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2018-07-26

Total Pages: 459

ISBN-13: 150990865X

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The high civilian death toll in modern, protracted conflicts such as those in Syria or Iraq indicate the limits of international law in offering protections to civilians at risk. A recent conference of states convened by the International Committee of the Red Cross referred to 'an institutional vacuum in the area of international humanitarian law implementation'. Yet both international humanitarian law and the law of human rights establish a series of rights intended to protect civilians. But which law or laws apply in a particular situation, and what are the obstacles to their implementation? How can the law offer greater protections to civilians caught up in new methods of warfare, such as drone strikes, or targeted by new forms of military organisation, such as transnational armed groups? Can the implementation gap be filled by the growing use of human rights courts to remedy violations of the laws of armed conflict, or are new instruments or mechanisms of civilian legal protection needed? This volume brings together contributions from leading academic authorities and legal practitioners on the situation of civilians in the grey zone between human rights and the laws of war. The chapters in Part 1 address key contested or boundary issues in defining the rights of civilians or non-combatants in today's conflicts. Those in Part 2 examine remedies and current mechanisms for redress both at the international and national level, and those in Part 3 assess prospects for the development of new mechanisms for addressing violations. As military intervention to protect civilians remains contested, this volume looks at the potential for developing alternative approaches to the protection of civilians and their rights.

The Handbook of International Humanitarian Law
The Handbook of International Humanitarian Law

Author: Dieter Fleck

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2013-08-29

Total Pages: 767

ISBN-13: 0191641480

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This fully updated third edition of The Handbook of International Humanitarian Law sets out an international manual of humanitarian law accompanied by case analysis and extensive explanatory commentary by a team of distinguished and internationally renowned experts. The new edition takes account of recent developments in the law, including the 2010 amendments to the ICC Statute, the progressive evolution of customary law, and new jurisprudence from national and international courts and tribunals. It sheds light on controversial topics like direct participation in hostilities; air and missile warfare; belligerent occupation; operational detention; and the protection of the environment in armed conflict. The book also addresses the growing need to consider the interface between international humanitarian law and human rights, as well as other branches of international law, both during armed conflicts and in post-conflict situations. The commentary both deepens reflection on such innovations, and critically reconsiders views expressed in earlier editions to provide a contemporary analysis of this changing field. Renowned international lawyers offer a broad spectrum of legal opinions, restating the law in this area, which is applicable worldwide. Particular attention is paid to problems of application of the law in recent military campaigns, which are assessed and interpreted in a practice-oriented manner. Based on best-practice rules of global importance, this book gives invaluable guidance to practitioners and scholars of this important body of law.

The International Law of Armed Conflict: Personal and Material Fields of Application
The International Law of Armed Conflict: Personal and Material Fields of Application

Author: Edward K. Kwakwa

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2023-11-27

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9004642293

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The underlying rationale for the international humanitarian law of war is the protection of individuals and victims of war. This book is a contribution to the study of human rights in general and humanitarian law in particular. It contains detailed information and analysis of the law and practice relating to international armed conflicts involving irregular combatants. The discussion focuses on the most controversial provisions of Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions: the classification of wars of national liberation, the treatment of guerrillas and mercenaries upon capture, reprisals, and the question of supervision and implementation in such conflicts. The manuscript on which this book was based was awarded the 1991 Paul Reuter Prize by the International Committee of the Red Cross.

The Rule of Law in Crisis and Conflict Grey Zones
The Rule of Law in Crisis and Conflict Grey Zones

Author: Michael John-Hopkins

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2016-12

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 1351996746

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8 Regulating military operations abroad: the extraterritorial effect of human rights and the potential modalities of parallel application of the right to life under human rights law and international humanitarian law -- 9 Conclusions: grey zones of war and peace in our globally networked information environment -- Index

International Law Concerning Child Civilians in Armed Conflict
International Law Concerning Child Civilians in Armed Conflict

Author: Jenny Kuper

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780198264859

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Each year, many thousands of child civilians are killed, injured, or otherwise physically and psychologically harmed as a result of armed conflicts. There is a considerable body of international law which aims to minimise the harm inflicted on these children, and yet it is little known, orobserved. This book is the first major international legal text to focus exclusively on child civilians. It addresses three main questions: (1) what are the precise rules incorporated in the pertinent body of law, and what are its implementation mechanisms? (2) how effective is it (with reference torecent conflicts involving Iraq) in helping to achieve some protection for child civilians? and (3) can it be rendered more effective? The book concludes by proposing a number of strategies to strengthen the impact of the applicable law. As the first detailed analysis of the surprisingly large bodyof law relevant to the treatment of child civilians, this book is an important contribution to a topical and highly charged human rights issue.

Protection of Civilians
Protection of Civilians

Author: Haidi Willmot

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 497

ISBN-13: 019872926X

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The protection of civilians which has been at the forefront of international discourse during recent years is explored through harnessing perspective from international law and international relations. Presenting the realities of diplomacy and mandate implementation in academic discourse.