An Introduction to the International Law of Armed Conflicts (Paperback)

This book provides a modern and basic introduction to a branch of international law constantly gaining in importance in international life, namely international humanitarian law (IHL), the law of armed conflict. It is constructed in a way that is suitable for self-study. Subject matters are discussed in self-contained chapters, allowing each to be studied independently of the others. Among the subjects discussed are, inter alia: the relationship between jus ad bellum / jus in bello . the historical evolution of IHL . the basic principles and sources of IHL . Martens Clause . international and non-international armed conflicts . material, spatial, personal, and temporal scope of the application of IHL . special agreements under IHL . the role of the International Committee of the Red Cross . targeting . objects specifically protected against attack . prohibited weapons . perfidy . reprisals . assistance of the wounded and sick . the definition of combatants . protection of prisoners of war . protection of civilians . occupied territories . protective emblems . sea warfare . neutrality . the implementation of IHL.

General

Imprint:	Hart Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2008
First published:	2008
Authors:	Richard Hyde • Robert Kolb
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	376
ISBN-13:	978-1-84113-799-5
Categories:	Books > Law > International law > Public international law > General Promotions
LSN:	1-84113-799-5
Barcode:	9781841137995

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