Weapons under International Human Rights Law - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 110702787X ISBN 13: 9781107027879

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2014

Synopsis

International human rights law offers an overarching international legal framework to help determine the legality of the use of any weapon, as well as its lawful supply. It governs acts of States and non-State actors alike. In doing so, human rights law embraces international humanitarian law regulation of the use of weapons in armed conflict and disarmament law, as well as international criminal justice standards. In situations of law enforcement (such as counterpiracy, prisons, ordinary policing, riot control, and many peace operations), human rights law is the primary legal frame of reference above domestic criminal law. This important and timely book draws on all aspects of international weapons law and proposes a new view on international law governing weapons. Also included is a specific discussion on armed drones and cyberattacks, two highly topical issues in international law and international relations.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Stuart Casey-Maslen is Head of Research at the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights where he teaches weapons law in an executive masters' programme.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 110702787X
• ISBN 13: 9781107027879
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 682
• Editor: Casey-Maslen Stuart