The Oxford Guide to International Humanitarian Law

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. Preface Contents Table of Cases Table of Legislation List of Contributors 1. History and Sources • Jean-Marie Henckaerts 2. Classification of Armed Conflicts • Dapo Akande 3. The Temporal and Geographic Reach of International Humanitarian Law • Emily Crawford 4. Domains of Warfare • Sarah McCosker 5. Persons Covered by International Humanitarian Law: Main Categories • Lawrence Hill-Cawthorne 6. Fundamental Guarantees • Robert McLaughlin 7. International Humanitarian Law and the Conduct of Hostilities • Michael N Schmitt 8. Specifically Protected Persons and Objects • Robin Geiß and Christophe Paulussen 9. Protection of the Natural Environment • Cymie R Payne 10. Methods of Warfare • Gloria Gaggioli and Nils Melzer 11. Weapons • Stuart Casey-Maslen 12. Detention in Armed Conflict • Jelena Pejic 13. Occupation • Sylvain Vité 14. Humanitarian Relief Operations • Eve Massingham and Kelisiana Thynne 15. War Crimes • Robert Cryer 16. Implementation of International Humanitarian Law • David Turns 17. International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law • Marco Sassòli 18. Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism, and International Humanitarian Law • Ben Saul Index