Unlawful attacks in combat situations : from the ICTY's case law to the Rome Statute / by Héctor Olásolo.

By:

Olásolo, Héctor

Material type: Text

TextSeries: International humanitarian law series ; v. 18.Publication details: Leiden ; Boston : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, 2008.Description: 1 online resource (xix, 288 pages)Content type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9789047431596
9047431596
9004162003
9789004162006
1282397605
9781282397606
9786612397608
6612397608

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Unlawful attacks in combat situations.DDC classification:

341.6/9 22

LOC classification:

KZ6515 .O53 2008eb

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Contents:

Table of Contents; Foreword; Chapter I Introduction; Chapter II Principle of Distinction in the Conduct of Hostilities; Chapter III Material Contextual Elements; Chapter IV Specific Objective Elements; Chapter V Practical Issues on the Application of the Notion of Military Objective; Chapter VI Practical Issues concerning the Application of the Proportionality Rule; Chapter VII Omissions. Special Reference to the Responsibility of Military Commanders; Chapter VIII Preparatory Acts, Attempt and Completion of the Crime; Chapter IX Modes of Liability; Chapter X Subjective Elements.

Summary: Death and destruction are unavoidable effects of war and combat situations. The fact that people have been killed or injured or property has been destroyed should not encourage anyone to rush to the conclusion that war crimes have been committed.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-282) and index.

Death and destruction are unavoidable effects of war and combat situations. The fact that people have been killed or injured or property has been destroyed should not encourage anyone to rush to the conclusion that war crimes have been committed.