International military missions and international law
By: edited by Marco Odello and Ryszard Piotrowicz
Series: International humanitarian law series -- v. 31
Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9789004174375
Subjects: War (International law); Peacekeeping forces
Description: "The law of armed conflict traditionally regulates the actions of states and armed groups, as well as individuals who participate in hostilities. It is increasingly evident that there are significant legal issues regarding the application of this law to the activities of international military missions, especially with regard to United Nations forcs and other international organisations because it is unclear how their activities are regulated by traditional sources of international law. The book explores the legal developments in addressing this challenge, including pertinent issues of human rights and international criminal law, elucidating the rights and obligations of all the actors, including states, international organisations and individuals, involved in international military missions"--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Towards integrated peace operations : the evolution of peacekeeping and coalitions of the willing / Nigel D. White; title: Legal regimes governing international military missions / Marco Odello and Ryszard Piotrowicz; title: Ihl obligations of the UN and other international organisations involved in international missions / Katie E. Sams; title: A single standard for coalitions : lowest common denominator or highest standard? / Susan C. Breau; title: Human rights law and peacekeeping operations / Noelle Quenivet; title: Rules of engagement / Ben Klappe; title: Crisis response operations in maritime environments / Ulf Hauler; title: Criminal responsibility of international military missions and personnel / Paolina Massidda; title: The responsibility of international organisations for military missions / Nicholas Tsagourias.