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Author:   Andrew Clapham ,  Paola Gaeta ,  Tom Haeck ,  Alice Priddy
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 5.20cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   1.528kg
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9780198748304

ISBN 10:   0198748302
Pages:   1008
Publication Date:   11 June 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface I. Introduction 1: A. Cassese: Current Challenges to International Humanitarian Law 2: J. Kellenberger: The Role of the International Committee of the Red Cross II. Sources 3: T. Meron: Customary Humanitarian Law Today: From the Academy to the Court Room 4: R. Kolb & K. Del Mar: Treaties for Armed Conflict III. Legal Regimes 5: Y. Sandoz: Land Warfare 6: M. Schmitt: Air Warfare 7: W.H. von Heinegg: Maritime Warfare 8: P. Spoerri: The Law of Occupation 9: D. Fleck: The Law Applicable to Peace Operations 10: P. Seger: The Law of Neutrality IV. Key Concepts for Humanitarian Law 11: S. Haines: The Developing Law of Weapons: Humanity, Distinction, and Precautions in Attack 12: N. Melzer: The Principle of Distinction Between Civilians and Combatants 13: E. Cannizzaro: Proportionality in the Law of Armed Conflict 14: E. David: Internal (Non-International) Armed Conflict V. Key Rights in Times of Armed Conflict 15: W.A. Schabas: The Right to Life 16: M. Nowak: Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment 17: D. Weissbrodt: International Fair Trial Guarantees 18: E. Riedel: Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights in Armed Conflict 19: J.M. Henckaerts & D. Constantin: Protection of the Natural Environment 20: R. O'Keefe: Protection of Cultural Property 21: P. Rowe: Members of the Armed Forces and Human Rights Law VI. Key Issues in Times of Armed Conflict 22: G. Distefano: Use for Force 23: A. Bianchi & Y. Naqvi: Terrorism 24: K. Doermann: Unlawful Combatants 25: J. Cockayne: Private Military and Security Companies 26: D. Jinks: International Human Rights Law in Time of Armed Conflict 27: C. Chinkin: Gender and Armed Conflict 28: V. Chetail: Armed Conflict and Forced Migration: A Systematic Approach to International Humanitarian Law, Refugee Law, and Human Rights Law VII. Accountability/Liability for Violations of the Law in Armed Conflict 29: P. Gaeta: War Crimes and Other International 'Core' Crimes 30: A. Clapham: Focusing on Armed Non-State Actors 31: C. Tomuschat: State Responsibility and the Individual Right to Compensation Before National Courts 32: N. Michel & K. Del Mar: Transitional Justice

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The book is also quite a fresh approach in an increasingly crowded market. The high rate of new publications on international humanitarian law and its associated topics continues, so it is important that entrants have something different to offer. The distinguishing features of this book are its multi-dimensional approach, the calibre of its contributors, and their willingness to offer no-holds-barred opinions on controversial topics. These features comfortably imbue the book with the requisite value-add... If this book were read cover to cover, the reader would be left with a comprehensive survey of the most important legal issues in the context of modern armed conflicts. It is therefore recommended to those who are seeking this advanced understanding from a multidimensional, critical perspective. Damien van der Toorn, Australian Year Book of International Law ...this handbook is a useful, up-to-date and comprehensive tool for scholars and practitioners, especially judges, dealing with the legal issues arising out of armed conflicts. William St-Michel, International Journal of Criminal Justice The stated purpose of the Handbook is 'to provide grounding for those who would like to go further with their understanding of the law applicable in armed conflict.' The Handbook fulfils this purpose amply. Not only does it provide a comprehensive introduction to the law applicable in armed conflict, it also offers ample food for thought on the structure of the international legal system and the character of international legal obligations. Naomi Burke, The British Yearbook of International Law One remarkable feature of The Handbook is its exhaustiveness: it provides a comprehensive overview of the multiple rules and rights that come into play during an armed conflict. Furthermore, it clearly stems from the sum of the essays that the legal framework applicable to an armed conflict is not single-fold, but multifaceted. This handbook is a useful, up-to-date and comprehensive tool for scholars and practitioners, especially judges, dealing with the legal issues arising out of armed conflicts. William St-Michel, Journal of International Criminal Justice

One remarkable feature of The Handbook is its exhaustiveness: it provides a comprehensive overview of the multiple rules and rights that come into play during an armed conflict. Furthermore, it clearly stems from the sum of the essays that the legal framework applicable to an armed conflict is not single-fold, but multifaceted. This handbook is a useful, up-to-date and comprehensive tool for scholars and practitioners, especially judges, dealing with the legal issues arising out of armed conflicts. * William St-Michel, Journal of International Criminal Justice * The stated purpose of the Handbook is 'to provide grounding for those who would like to go further with their understanding of the law applicable in armed conflict.' The Handbook fulfils this purpose amply. Not only does it provide a comprehensive introduction to the law applicable in armed conflict, it also offers ample food for thought on the structure of the international legal system and the character of international legal obligations. * Naomi Burke, The British Yearbook of International Law * ...this handbook is a useful, up-to-date and comprehensive tool for scholars and practitioners, especially judges, dealing with the legal issues arising out of armed conflicts. * William St-Michel, International Journal of Criminal Justice * The book is also quite a fresh approach in an increasingly crowded market. The high rate of new publications on international humanitarian law and its associated topics continues, so it is important that entrants have something different to offer. The distinguishing features of this book are its multi-dimensional approach, the calibre of its contributors, and their willingness to offer no-holds-barred opinions on controversial topics. These features comfortably imbue the book with the requisite value-add... If this book were read cover to cover, the reader would be left with a comprehensive survey of the most important legal issues in the context of modern armed conflicts. It is therefore recommended to those who are seeking this advanced understanding from a multidimensional, critical perspective. * Damien van der Toorn, Australian Year Book of International Law *

Author Information

Andrew Clapham is Professor of Public International Law at the Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva, and Director of the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights. Paola Gaeta is Professor of International Criminal Law at the University of Geneva, Adjunct Professor at the Graduate Institute of International Studies, and Director of the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights.

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