International humanitarian law

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Wars are becoming asymmetrical conflicts where one party adopts often morally controversial strategies to gain the upper hand. Chehtman examines how the law must adapt to contemporary conflicts, and weighs conflicting theories that either see the law as accepting the reality of war or consider that the rules should be constant in war and peace. Learn More

This volume explores how famine and mass starvation in our lifetime are the result of man-made policies, and invariably occur during times of armed conflict. It provides expert analysis on defining starvation, early warning systems, gender and mass starvation, the use of sanctions, reporting on, and memory of famine. Learn More

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Ignorance and mistake of law tend to exclude responsibility in national and international criminal law. This monograph updates the existing reviews of law and practice on the topic and focuses on the appropriateness of imposing a guilty verdict on the individual defendant. Learn More

This book explores the nature and scope of the provision requiring States to 'ensure respect' for international humanitarian law (IHL) contained within Common Article 1 of the 1949 Geneva Conventions. It will be a valuable resource for practitioners, academics and researchers. Learn More

This book presents a systematic analysis of the notion of control in the law of military occupation. It will be a valuable resource for academics, researchers and practitioners working in the fields of international humanitarian law, international public law and security studies. Learn More

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This monograph examines and analyses the phenomenon of non-binding instruments (also known as 'soft law') in the law of armed conflict, or international humanitarian law. It covers the benefits and drawbacks for States and non-States actors as well as their effectiveness and development in the context of armed conflict. Learn More

National Human Rights Institutions: Rules, Requirements, and Practice is an authoritative guide to National Human Rights Institutions (NHRI) in their important role as promoters and protectors of human rights at the national level. Learn More

This book provides a concise and objective appraisal of international arms control and disarmament with a clear focus on the law, key mechanisms, and institutions. Learn More

This book provides a concise and objective appraisal of international arms control and disarmament with a clear focus on the law, key mechanisms, and institutions. Learn More

This new edition of the leading textbook on international refugee law has been substantially updated and now features extensive coverage of forced migration. In its accessible and influential style, it defines refugee status and asylum, and sets out the protections afforded to refugees and forced migrations. Learn More