Essays about: "international humanitarian Law Thesis thesis on international law"
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1. Exploring the prospect that voluntary human shields can take a direct part in hostilities
University essay from FörsvarshögskolanAbstract : 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
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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 fakultetenAbstract : 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
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3. The immoral legality of targeting child soldiers : A humanitarian dilemma
University essay from FörsvarshögskolanAbstract : 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
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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 institutionenAbstract : 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
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5. The Classification of Civilians as Human Shields: a Means to Justify Violence?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakultetenAbstract : 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