Democracy goes to war : British military deployments under international law / [electronic resource]
White, N. D.,1961-
Oxford : Oxford University Press,
2009.
British troops are increasingly deployed around the world. This book considers the different constitutional frameworks that operate at national & international levels within which troop deployments are made by the British government, & assesses whether mechanisms of democratic accountability can contribute to upholding international law.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [297]-305) and index.
The British constitution and military action -- Lawbreaker or lawmaker? : Britain and international law -- Between idealism and realism : Britain, the UN, and NATO -- From Korea to Kuwait : Britain and coalitions of the willing -- A role for Europe : Britain and the EU -- What peace? : British blue helmets in Bosnia -- Defending the nation : the Falklands -- Helping a friend in Afghanistan -- Bombing in the name of humanity : the RAF over Kosovo -- The road to Basra -- Democracy, accountability, and military action.
British troops are increasingly deployed around the world. This book considers the different constitutional frameworks that operate at national & international levels within which troop deployments are made by the British government, & assesses whether mechanisms of democratic accountability can contribute to upholding international law.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Description based on print version record.
Military law
Peacekeeping forces, British.
War (International law)
International law.
Military assistance, British
Military missions.
National security
Military law
Peacekeeping forces, British
Law - Great Britain
Law - Non-U.S.
Law, Politics & Government