International humanitarian law : cases, materials, and commentary / Nicholas Tsagourias, Alasdair Morrison. Digital

Includes bibliographical references and index

Definition and classification of armed conflicts -- Fundamental principles of international humanitarian law -- The relationship between international humanitarian law and human rights law -- Principle of distinction : combatants and civilians -- Protection of civilians -- Protection of prisoners of war -- Means and methods of warfare and the law of targeting -- Law of neutrality -- Law of occupation -- The law of non-international armed conflict -- Enforcement of international humanitarian law -- Command responsibility.

Drawing together key documents, case law, reports and other essential materials, International Humanitarian Law offers students, lecturers and practitioners an accessible and critically informed account of the theory, law and practice of international humanitarian law. Providing comprehensive, thematic and targeted coverage of national and international cases and materials, this book successfully balances doctrine with practical application to help readers understand how the theories are applied in practice and navigate through jurisprudence with ease. Employing a critical and targeted commentary throughout, this book also helps readers to better understand the implications of the law and the challenges facing international humanitarian law today including: cyber war, detention, direct participation in hostilities, human rights in armed conflict and terrorism. Suitable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students and practitioners, International Humanitarian Law offers a thematic and comprehensive treatment of the subject.