Bibliograph

War law, understanding international law and armed conflicts, Michael Byers

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War law, understanding international law and armed conflicts, Michael Byers

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-197) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

War law

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

61864909

Responsibility statement

Michael Byers

Review

"International law governing the use of military force has been the subject of intense public debate. Under what conditions is it appropriate, or necessary, for a country to use force when diplomacy has failed? Michael Byers, a widely known expert on international law, weights these issues in War Law."--Jacket

Sub title

understanding international law and armed conflicts

Table Of Contents

pt. 1. United Nations action -- Security Council authorization -- Expanding reach of the Security Council -- Implied authorization and international ambiguity -- pt. 2. Self-defence -- 'Inherent right' of self-defence -- Self-defence against terrorism -- Pre-emptive self-defence -- pt. 3. Humanitarian intervention -- Pro-Democratic intervention -- Unilateral humanitarian intervention -- Responsibility to protect -- pt. 4. International law during armed conflict -- Protection of civilians -- Protection of combatants and prisoners of war -- War crimes courts and tribunals

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Understanding international law and armed conflicts

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