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Weapons Under International Human Rights Law

Author: Stuart Casey-Maslen
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9781107538061

Published In: July 2015
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only
Hardback Edition ISBN: 9781107027879

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International human rights law offers an overarching international legal framework to help determine the legality of the use of any weapon, as well as its lawful supply.

It governs acts of States and non-State actors alike. In doing so, human rights law embraces international humanitarian law regulation of the use of weapons in armed conflict and disarmament law, as well as international criminal justice standards. In situations of law enforcement (such as counterpiracy, prisons, ordinary policing, riot control, and many peace operations), human rights law is the primary legal frame of reference above domestic criminal law.

This important and timely book draws on all aspects of international weapons law and proposes a new view on international law governing weapons. Also included is a specific discussion on armed drones and cyberattacks, two highly topical issues in international law and international relations.

Part I. The Use of Weapons in Law Enforcement:

1. The use of firearms in law enforcement Stuart Casey-Maslen

2. The use of 'less-lethal' weapons in law enforcement Abi Dymond and Neil Corney

3. Crowd management, crowd control, and riot control Stuart Casey-Maslen

4. The use of weapons in custodial centres Silvia Suteu

5. The use of weapons in counterpiracy Alice Priddy

Part II. International Human Rights Law and Conflict:

6. Weapons and armed non-State actors Andrew Clapham

7. The use of weapons in peace operations Nigel White

8. The use of weapons in armed conflict Stuart Casey-Maslen and Sharon Weill

9. The use of weapons and jus ad bellum Stuart Casey-Maslen

Part III. Weapons and Technologies under International Law: