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Weapons Under International Human Rights Law - Softcover

Casey-Maslen, Stuart

 
9781107538061: Weapons Under International Human Rights Law
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1107538068 ISBN 13: 9781107538061
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2015

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.

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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.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2015
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1107538068
ISBN 13 
9781107538061
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
682