International Law and Policy on the Protection of Civilians

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International Law and Policy on the Protection of Civilians

Edited by Stuart Casey-Maslen · Tobias Vestner
Cambridge University Press August 2022

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ISBN-13
9781316511442
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication
August 2022
Format
Hardback
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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This is the first comprehensive treatment of international law and policy on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. In addition to international humanitarian and human rights law, jus ad bellum, disarmament law, and international criminal law are all critical to civilian protection. The book offers in-depth analysis and explanation of the normative framework while also outlining and discussing the policies of concerned States and international and humanitarian organisations. The role of the United Nations as a key actor is considered along with regional organisations such as the African Union, the European Union, and NATO. Particular attention is given to those at direct risk of harm during armed conflict, including children, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTI persons.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Part I. The International Legal Framework:
1. Jus ad Bellum and the protection of civilians
2. Protection of civilians under international humanitarian law
3. Protection of civilians under human rights law
4. The protection of refugees
5. Disarmament law and the protection of civilians
6. International criminal law and the protection of civilians
7. The prohibition of sexual and gender-based violence
Part II. Specific Protection of Certain High-Risk Groups:
8. Protection of women in armed conflict
9. Protection of children in armed conflict
10. Protection of persons with disabilities in armed conflict
11. Protection of older persons in armed conflict
12. Protection of medical and humanitarian personnel
13. Protection of internally displaced persons
14. Protection of LGBTI civilians
Part III. State and Institutional Policies on the Protection of Civilians:
15. The United Nations and the protection of civilians
16. NATO and the protection of civilians
17. The African Union and the protection of civilians
18. The European Union and the protection of civilians
19. The ICRC and the protection of civilians
20. Switzerland and the protection of civilians
21. The United Kingdom and the protection of civilians
22. The United States and the protection of civilians
23. Brazil and the protection of civilians
24. India and the protection of civilians
25. Norway and the protection of civilians
26. South Africa and the protection of civilians
27. The future of protecting civilians
Conclusion
Appendices: Appendix 1. Overview of relevant international law
Appendix 2. The two types of armed conflict under International Humanitarian Law
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