Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law, Volume 21 (2018) / edited by Terry D. Gill, Robin Geiß, Heike Krieger, Christophe Paulussen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Gill, Terry D., Editor.

Geiss, Robin, Editor.

Krieger, Heike, Editor.

Paulussen, Christophe., Editor.

Series:

Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law, 1574-096X ; 21

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Humanitarian law.

International criminal law.

Human rights.

International Humanitarian Law, Law of Armed Conflict.

International Criminal Law.

Human Rights.

Local Subjects:

International Humanitarian Law, Law of Armed Conflict.

International Criminal Law.

Human Rights.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (291 pages).

Edition:

1st ed. 2020.

Place of Publication:

The Hague : T.M.C. Asser Press : Imprint: T.M.C. Asser Press, 2020.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

The main theme of this volume of the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law is weapons law. In several chapters, how International Humanitarian Law (IHL) copes with old and new weapons as well as political developments in regard to military technology is discussed, while in two chapters the significance of non- or less-lethal weapons in peace-keeping and law enforcement operations as well as the legality of lethal autonomous weapon systems under IHL are analysed. Moreover, the volume describes the current status of nuclear deterrence under international law. Another layer is added by examining how IHL influences the programming of automatic target recognition systems using artificial intelligence. The second part of the book contains a historic perspective on the roots of IHL in Europe, which can be traced back to the ninth century, as well as a Year in Review describing the most important events and legal developments in the area of IHL that took place in 2018. The Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law is the world’s only annual publication devoted to the study of the laws governing armed conflict. It provides a truly international forum for high-quality, peer-reviewed academic articles focusing on this crucial branch of international law. Distinguished by contemporary relevance, the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law bridges the gap between theory and practice and serves as a useful reference tool for scholars, practitioners, military personnel, civil servants, diplomats, human rights workers and students.

Contents:

Part I Wepons Law.-The Demands of Future Operations and the Promise of Non- or Less-Lethal Weapons

The Status of Nuclear Deterrence under International Law in Light of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems and Their Compatibility with International Humanitarian Law: A Primer on the Debate

The Law of Armed Conflict Issues Created by Programming Automatic Target Recognition Systems Using Deep Learning Methods

Part II Other Articles

Ordinances and Articles of War before the Lieber Code, 866-1863: The Long Pre-history of International Humanitarian Law

Year in Review 2018.

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

94-6265-343-7