Although the public thinks of 'war crimes' as a generic term
covering all international prosecutions, offences concerning the
conduct of hostilities have been largely overshadowed by cases
dealing with the oppression of civilians, mainly under the rubric
of crimes against humanity. With this excellent and accessible
volume, we now have a substantial examination of the criminal law
applicable to what was hitherto a somewhat neglected area. Recent
judicial decisions indicate that the relevance of the subject seems
destined to increase.' - William Schabas, Middlesex University,
UK'This comprehensive collection addresses an overlooked area: war
crimes and the conduct of hostilities. It uplifts aspects that are
particularly under-appreciated, including cultural property,
fact-finding, arms transfer, chemical weapons, sexual violence, and
attacks on peacekeepers. Through rigorous analysis, elegant prose,
original insights, and vivacious interconnections, this book
enlivens the actual enforcement and application of international
war crimes law. This book will serve as an indispensable tool for
the many stakeholders invested in evenhanded, informed, and wise
pursuit of post-conflict justice through a diverse array of
mechanisms.' - Mark A. Drumbl, Washington and Lee University, US
Most charges for war crimes are brought for violations of the rules
on the treatment of protected persons in armed conflict situations.
However in certain cases, they are brought for serious breach of
international humanitarian law rules governing the conduct of
hostilities. This book seeks to address this somewhat neglected
area of international criminal law. War Crimes and the Conduct of
Hostilities identifies the challenges faced by prosecutors,
investigators and courts and tribunals in the definition,
investigation and adjudication of war crimes, based on violations
of the rules of international humanitarian law on the conduct of
hostilities. Detailed and topical sections in the book include:
violations of the principles of distinction, proportionality and
precaution, violations of the rules protecting particular
categories of persons, violations of the rules on means of warfare
and the special case of terrorism in armed conflicts. This
indispensable study will strongly benefit academics, students,
lawyers, judges and practitioners in international criminal law,
international humanitarian law and human rights law. Government and
public administration officials, along with NGO members, will also
find much to interest them in this timely book. Contributors: A.
Ali, J. Beqiraj, A. Cannone, A. Carcano, M. Castellaneta, M.
Frulli, P. Gaeta, E. Greppi, A. Leandro, F. Moneta, G. Nesi, A.
Oddenino, M. Pedrazzi, M. Pertile, F. Pocar, L. Poli, A.L.
Sciacovelli, A. Spagnolo, S. Vezzani, S. Wilkinson
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