An Introduction to the International Law of Armed ConflictsThis book provides a modern and basic introduction to a branch of international law constantly gaining in importance in international life, namely international humanitarian law (the law of armed conflict). It is constructed in a way suitable for self-study. The subject-matters are discussed in self-contained chapters, allowing each to be studied independently of the others. Among the subject-matters discussed are, inter alia: the Relationship between jus ad bellum / jus in bello; Historical Evolution of IHL; Basic Principles and Sources of IHL; Martens Clause; International and Non-International Armed Conflicts; Material, Spatial, Personal and Temporal Scope of Application of IHL; Special Agreements under IHL; Role of the ICRC; Targeting; Objects Specifically Protected against Attack; Prohibited Weapons; Perfidy; Reprisals; Assistance of the Wounded and Sick; Definition of Combatants; Protection of Prisoners of War; Protection of Civilians; Occupied Territories; Protective Emblems; Sea Warfare; Neutrality; Implementation of IHL. |
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... Common Article 3.14 Specific conventions apply to NIAC when the conditions for applicability that are set out in those instru- ments are met . Practically , this means that they apply in the same circumstances as Common Article 3 and ...
... Common Article 3.14 Specific conventions apply to NIAC when the conditions for applicability that are set out in those instru- ments are met . Practically , this means that they apply in the same circumstances as Common Article 3 and ...
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... Common Article 3 by placing more detailed obligations on states and other parties to the LOAC . The scope of application of Additional Protocol II is set out as follows in Article 1 : This Protocol [ ... ] shall apply to all armed ...
... Common Article 3 by placing more detailed obligations on states and other parties to the LOAC . The scope of application of Additional Protocol II is set out as follows in Article 1 : This Protocol [ ... ] shall apply to all armed ...
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... Common Articles in the four Geneva Conventions dealing with this aspect : Common Article 6/6/6/72 and Common Article 7 / 7 / 7 / 8.3 a ) Common Article 6/6/6/7 deals with special agreements.4 The belligerents may conclude such ...
... Common Articles in the four Geneva Conventions dealing with this aspect : Common Article 6/6/6/72 and Common Article 7 / 7 / 7 / 8.3 a ) Common Article 6/6/6/7 deals with special agreements.4 The belligerents may conclude such ...
Contents
The Law of Armed Conflict as a Branch of Public International | 3 |
Main Components | 9 |
Main Components | 15 |
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75 UNTS Additional Protocol adopted 12 August adopted 8 June Armed Conflicts adopted armed forces attack belligerent occupation civilian objects civilian population Common Article concerning Convention III relative Convention IV Art Conventions of 12 Croix-Rouge Cultural Property customary international law Detaining Power droit international humanitaire entered into force example force 21 October force 7 December Geneva Convention IV Hague Convention Hague Regulations hostilities ICRC IHRL international armed conflicts International Criminal International Humanitarian Law Journal of International jus ad bellum jus in bello LOAC means and methods methods of warfare military advantage military objectives neutral NIAC non-international armed conflicts norms occupied territories paras particular parties personnel principle of distinction prisoners of war prohibited Prosecutor protected persons Protection of Victims Protocol Additional Protocol II provisions Red Cross relating reprisals Revue internationale rules San Remo Manual sick and shipwrecked situation special agreements treaty Trial Judgment violations wounded and sick