Essays about: "international Law Thesis thesis on international humanitarian law"

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1. 1. Exploring the prospect that voluntary human shields can take a direct part in hostilities

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Emma Paris; [2024]
   Keywords : International Humanitarian Law; Voluntary Human Shields; Direct Participation in Hostilities;

   Abstract : This doctrinal thesis centers around the topic of voluntary human shields as a complex phenomenon requiring further scholarly attention. Specifically, this paper acknowledges that the actions of certain voluntary shields renders their classification as civilians strenuous, in which it is explored if the notion of Direct Participation in Hostilities might apply. READ MORE

3. 2. Bridging the Lacuna: Enhancing Victim Protection through the Extra-Territorial Applicability of the European Convention during the Active Phase of Hostilities

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

   Author : Giorgi Janjalashvili; [2023]
   Keywords : European Convention on Human Rights; International Armed Conflicts and Human Rights; Protection of Victims of Armed Conflict; European Court of Human Rights; ECHR; Extra-territorial Jurisdiction; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : This thesis argues that the European Convention on Human Rights should apply extra-territorially during the active phase of hostilities to protect victims of the armed conflict. In this regard, three main issues are discussed separately. READ MORE

4. 3. The immoral legality of targeting child soldiers : A humanitarian dilemma

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Ellen Andersson; [2023]
   Keywords : Child soliders; International Humanitarian law; rules of targeting; Direct Participation in Hostillites;

   Abstract : The thesis functions as an overview of the protection of children used in hostilities and their targetability under international law, primarly in international humanitarian law. The author questions the established presumption, that children directly participating in hostilities, shall be equally targetable as their adult colleges and counter parts. READ MORE

5. 4. THE CRIMINALISATION OF NGO-LED SAR OPERATIONS : A Contributing Factor Towards Crimes Against Humanity Against Migrants in Libya

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Maanpreet Kaur; [2023]
   Keywords : Mediterranean Sea; migrants; distress; lifesaving efforts; Non-Governmental Organisations NGO ; Search and Rescue SAR Operations; Libyan Coast Guard LCG ; detention; human rights violations; criminalisation; NGO aid workers; interception; risks; vulnerable; Crimes Against Humanity CAH ; Italy; criminalisation of humanitarian aid workers; vilification; SAR missions; consequences; rights; dynamics; international legal framework; liability; Italian State Officials ISO ; International Criminal Court ICC ; legislations; International Criminal Law;

   Abstract : In the perilous waters of the Mediterranean Sea, migrants find themselves facing limited choices when in distress. Their options are stark: either to rely on the lifesaving efforts of Non- Governmental Organisations (NGO) aid workers conducting Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations, to be intercepted by the Libyan Coast Guard (LCG) and subsequently detained in Libya where their human rights are gravely violated, or to face the tragic fate of perishing at sea. READ MORE

6. 5. The Classification of Civilians as Human Shields: a Means to Justify Violence?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

   Author : Coline Marie Proy; [2023]
   Keywords : Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Human shields have been increasingly documented in contemporary theatres of war. In this context, it is interesting to examine the circumstances in which the attacking party classifies the civilians they face as human shields. READ MORE