Emily Crawford, Alison Pert

International Humanitarian Law

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This clear and concise textbook on international humanitarian law guides students through the subject with examples, discussion questions and extracts.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 328
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. September 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 250mm x 175mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 749g
• ISBN-13: 9781107116177
• ISBN-10: 1107116171
• Artikelnr.: 42789653

Autorenporträt

Emily Crawford is a lecturer and Director of the Sydney Centre for International Law (SCIL). She teaches international law and international humanitarian law, and has delivered lectures both locally and overseas on international humanitarian law issues, including the training of military personnel.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Historical development of international humanitarian law
2. The contemporary legal basis of international humanitarian law and its fundamental principles
3. Types of armed conflicts
4. Individual status in armed conflict - combatants, non-combatants, direct participation in hostilities and prisoners of war
5. Protection of the wounded, sick, and shipwrecked
6. The law of occupation and the protection of civilians
7. Targeting
8. Means and methods of warfare
9. Implementation, enforcement and accountability.

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Introduction; 1. Historical development of international humanitarian law; 2. The contemporary legal basis of international humanitarian law and its fundamental principles; 3. Types of armed conflict; 4. Individual status in armed conflict - combatants, non-combatants, direct participation in hostilities and prisoners of war, and detention in non-international armed conflicts; 5. Protection of the wounded, sick and shipwrecked; 6. The law of occupation and the protection of civilians; 7. Targeting; 8. Means and methods of warfare; 9. Implementation, enforcement and accountability; 10. Conclusion.

Rezensionen

'This is one of the best primers around on the burgeoning field of international humanitarian law, useful for practitioners and students alike. It accurately and accessibly describes the law, deftly discusses uncertainties and controversies, is concise yet comprehensive, and traverses contemporary and historical challenges. Every law library worth its salt should hold a copy.' Ben Saul, Challis Chair of International Law, University of Sydney and Visiting Professor, Harvard University, Massachusetts