Full Description
International humanitarian law is the law that governs the conduct of participants during armed conflict. This branch of law aims to regulate the means and methods of warfare as well as to provide protections to those who do not, or who no longer, take part in the hostilities. It is one of the oldest branches of international law and one of enduring relevance today.
The Oxford Guide to International Humanitarian Law provides a practical yet sophisticated overview of this important area of law. Written by a stellar line up of contributors, drawn from those who not only have extensive practical experience but who are also regarded as leading scholars of the subject, the text offers a comprehensive and authoritative exposition of the field. The Guide provides professionals and advanced students with information and analysis of sufficient depth to enable them to perform their tasks with understanding and confidence. Each chapter illuminates how the law applies in practice, but does not shy away from the important conceptual issues that underpin how the law has developed. It will serve as a first port of call and a regular reference work for those interested in international humanitarian law.
Contents
1: Jean-Marie Henckaerts: History and Sources
2: Dapo Akande: Classification of Armed Conflicts
3: Emily Crawford: Temporal and Geographic Reach of International Humanitarian Law
4: Sarah McCosker: Domains of Warfare
5: Lawrence Hill-Cawthorne: Persons Covered by International Humanitarian Law
6: Rob McLaughlin: Fundamental Guarantees
7: Michael Schmitt: Basic Principles in the Conduct of Hostilities
8: Robin Geiss and Christophe Paulussen: Specifically Protected Persons and Objects
9: Cymie Payne: Protection of the Natural Environment
10: Nils Melzer and Gloria Gaggioli: Methods of Warfare
11: Stuart Casey-Maslen: Weapons
12: Jelena Pejic: Detention
13: Sylvain Vite: Occupation
14: Eve Massingham and Kelisiana Thynne: Humanitarian Relief Operations
15: Robert Cryer: War Crimes
16: David Turns: Implementation
17: Marco Sassoli: International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law
18: Ben Saul: International Humanitarian Law and Terrorism
