The Nature of International Humanitarian Law

The Nature of International Humanitarian Law
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Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages : 383
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ISBN-10 : 9781839107443
ISBN-13 : 1839107448
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Book Synopsis The Nature of International Humanitarian Law by : Anne Quintin

Download or read book The Nature of International Humanitarian Law written by Anne Quintin and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-25 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illuminating book explores the nature of international humanitarian law (IHL), so doing by asking whether it should be seen as a permissive or a restrictive regime. An experienced lawyer in the field, Anne Quintin offers an in-depth expert analysis of this highly debated topic, revealing the true nature of IHL and concluding that whilst IHL initially developed as a restrictive regime composed of prohibitions and prescriptions, it nevertheless contains within it rare permissions that allow states to act.


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