The force of law: international law and the land commander

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Canberra, Australia: Australian Defence Studies Centre, 1994Description: 272pISBN:
  • 0731703030 (pbk.)
Subject(s): Summary: Many armed forces are now faced with combatants who ignore the Geneva and Hague Conventions, and in situations where even basic law and order is absent. This book attempts to explain how armed forces conduct themselves lawfully in such circumstances, and how international law is responding. These issues are addressed in three main sections :diplomatic and legal perspectivesmilitary commanders perspectivespecial protection perspectivesThese are supported by several case studies which Australian force were involved in.
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Many armed forces are now faced with combatants who ignore the Geneva and Hague Conventions, and in situations where even basic law and order is absent. This book attempts to explain how armed forces conduct themselves lawfully in such circumstances, and how international law is responding. These issues are addressed in three main sections :diplomatic and legal perspectivesmilitary commanders perspectivespecial protection perspectivesThese are supported by several case studies which Australian force were involved in.

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