The Nature of International Humanitarian Law
Author | : Anne Quintin |
Publisher | : Edward Elgar Publishing |
Total Pages | : 383 |
Release | : 2020-09-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781839107443 |
ISBN-13 | : 1839107448 |
Rating | : 4/5 (448 Downloads) |
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.