Internal conflicts or other situations of violence – what is the difference for victims?
… as civil unrest, riots, isolated acts of terrorism or other sporadic acts of violence. …
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War crimes under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and their source in international humanitarian law – Table
… time and in any place whatsoever:] Acts of terrorism 17 Art. 4 (2) (d) of AP II See also …
How does law protect in war?
… 2009, pp. 320-336. HEINTZE Hans-Joachim, “Terrorism and Asymmetrical Conflicts: a Role for … ICTY, The Prosecutor v. Boskosk d) Acts of terrorism? Introductory text IHL only applies … or as part of an armed conflict. Acts of terrorism committed in situations of internal …
Guiding Principles for the Domestic Implementation of a Comprehensive System of Protection for Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups
Guiding principles intended to support States in the implementation of a system of protection for children recruited by armed forces or armed groups. ADVISORY SERVICE ON INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN …
Contemporary challenges to IHL – security detention
… persons suspected of involvement in acts of terrorism has provoked considerable debate, … as a preventive measure in the fight against terrorism. This, again, has raised questions …
International law on the conduct of hostilities: overview
International law on the conduct of hostilities regulates and limits the methods and means of warfare used by parties to an armed conflict. It aims to strike a balance between legitimate military …
International law on the conduct of hostilities: overview
International law on the conduct of hostilities regulates and limits the methods and means of warfare used by parties to an armed conflict. It aims to strike a balance between legitimate military …
Challenges for IHL - terrorism: overview
… is little added value in calling such acts "terrorism", because they already constitute war … IHL also specifically prohibits acts of terrorism against civilians in the hands of the … between IHL and the legal regime governing terrorism is that IHL is based on premise that …
Contemporary challenges to IHL – Respect for IHL: overview
All States and other parties to an armed conflict have an obligation to respect and ensure respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) in all circumstances. They must use their influence to …
Guiding Principles / Model Law on the Missing
… 5 rev.1 corr. (22 October 2002) “Report on Terrorism and Human Rights”, paras. 304 & 305. …
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