Hague law interpreted : the conduct of hostilities under the law of armed conflict / Stuart Casey-Maslen with Steven Haines.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Casey-Maslen, Stuart, author.

Haines, Steven, 1952- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

War (International law).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (366 pages)

Place of Publication:

Oxford, UK ; Portland, Oregon : Hart Publishing, 2018.

Summary:

Given the centrality of Hague Law to the lawful prosecution of warfare, the relative paucity of dedicated works is surprising. The general formulation of Hague Law rules is largely uncontroversial, but this clarity stands in stark contrast to their interpretation and practical application. How precisely, for instance, the fundamental rules of distinction and proportionality in attack are to dictate and constrain the planning and practice of warfare continues to be highly uncertain. This important new publication fills the gap in the literature. Offering a comprehensive assessment of Hague Law, it explores questions of definitions and accountability and navigates the substantive rules and their application to different types of warfare

Contents:

Introduction

An overview of the normative framework of jus in belloul

Defining an armed conflict

Identifying situations of hostilities

The rule of distinction in attack : objects

The rule of distinction in attack : persons

The rule of proportionality in attack

The rule of precautions in attack

The superfluous injury rule

Warfare on land

Aerial warfare

Naval warfare

Armed conflict in space

Cyberwarfare

Terrorism and the law of armed conflict

Promoting respect for hague law.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9781509921256

1509921257

9781509921232

1509921230

9781509921249

1509921249

OCLC:

1042081884