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 96
... individual commander to individuals or groups seeking to go to some place which can only be reached by passing through an area occupied by his troops , particularly when they are in contact with the adverse party , or to enable them to ...
... individual commander to individuals or groups seeking to go to some place which can only be reached by passing through an area occupied by his troops , particularly when they are in contact with the adverse party , or to enable them to ...
Page 113
... individual concerned belongs . Since it is only required that he distinguish himself from the civilian population , any insignia or emblem clearly recognisable as such would suffice . " However , the fact that members of an armed force ...
... individual concerned belongs . Since it is only required that he distinguish himself from the civilian population , any insignia or emblem clearly recognisable as such would suffice . " However , the fact that members of an armed force ...
Page 145
... individual soldiers or officers of the enemy whether in the zone of hostilities , occupied territory , or elsewhere'.149 Equally , nothing prevents an attempt by mem- bers of the forces of one belligerent against an individual commander ...
... individual soldiers or officers of the enemy whether in the zone of hostilities , occupied territory , or elsewhere'.149 Equally , nothing prevents an attempt by mem- bers of the forces of one belligerent against an individual commander ...
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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