Targeted killing in international law
By: Nils Melzer.
Series: Oxford monographs in international law
Publisher: Oxford University Press; OUP Oxford
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 468
ISBN-13: 9780199533169
Subjects: Assassination; Human rights; Law enforcement
Description: This title examines the international lawfulness of state-sponsored targeted killings in military and police operations. Analysing recent state practice and jurisprudence it establishes when targeted killing may be considered lawful and what legal restraints are imposed on the practice in times of war and peace.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [445]-458) and index.