The Contemporary Law of Armed ConflictThis edition brings the work up to date, examining the significance of the World Court's Opinion on the legality of the nuclear weapon and exploring the laser weapon agreement, the mines treaty, the jurisprudence of two war crimes tribunals and the role of the proposed International Criminal Court. |
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Page 78
... enemy nationals to remain at liberty , although perhaps subject to restriction as to their movements , or to grant them days of grace in which to depart . " During World War II the United Kingdom , for example , interned or sent to ...
... enemy nationals to remain at liberty , although perhaps subject to restriction as to their movements , or to grant them days of grace in which to depart . " During World War II the United Kingdom , for example , interned or sent to ...
Page 150
... enemy lines to deliver dispatches to his own forces or messages to the enemy . 187 This is equally true of a civilian on a similar undertaking . To avoid the risk of being treated as spies , members of the armed forces engaged in the ...
... enemy lines to deliver dispatches to his own forces or messages to the enemy . 187 This is equally true of a civilian on a similar undertaking . To avoid the risk of being treated as spies , members of the armed forces engaged in the ...
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... enemy flag is considered to possess enemy character . " 5 On encountering enemy merchant ships or a neutral vessel which he suspects may be liable to seizure , a belligerent commander may instruct it to heave - to and submit to visit ...
... enemy flag is considered to possess enemy character . " 5 On encountering enemy merchant ships or a neutral vessel which he suspects may be liable to seizure , a belligerent commander may instruct it to heave - to and submit to visit ...
Contents
The legality of war and the law of armed conflict | 1 |
The history and sources of the law of armed conflict | 20 |
International and noninternational armed conflict | 54 |
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