Norms of Protection: Responsibility to Protect, Protection of Civilians and Their Interaction - Softcover

Angus Francis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9280812181 ISBN 13: 9789280812183

Publisher: UN Distributed Titles, 2013

Synopsis

A series of humanitarian tragedies in the 1990s (Somalia, Rwanda, Srebrenica, Kosovo) demonstrated the international community's failure to protect civilians in the context of complex emergencies. They were the inspiration for two norms of protection, 'Responsibility to Protect' (R2P) and 'Protection of Civilians' (POC), both deeply rooted in the empathy that human beings have for the suffering of innocent people. Both norms have achieved high-level endorsement: R2P from the 2005 World Summit and its Outcome document (Art. 138-140) and POC from a series of Security Council resolutions. The two norms of protection were instrumental in adopting the Security Council Resolutions 1970 and 1973 (Libya) and 1975 (Cote d'Ivoire) in the year 2011. Both norms raise concerns of misinterpretation and misuse. They both are developing - sometimes in parallel, sometimes diverging, and sometimes converging - with varying degrees of institutionalization and acceptance. This process is likely to continue for some time, with successes and failures enhancing or retarding that development. This book engages in a profound comparative analysis of the two norms and aims to serve policymakers at different levels (national, regional, and UN), practitioners with protective roles (force commanders, military trainers, strategists, and humanitarian actors), academics and researchers (in international relations, law, political theory, and ethics), civil society, and R2P and POC advocates.

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About the Author

Angus Francis is senior lecturer and program leader, Human Rights and Governance Program, Faculty of Law, Queensland University of Technology. Vesselin Popovski is senior academic officer and head of the "Peace and Security" section, Institute for Sustainability and Peace at the United Nations University. Charles Sampford is foundation dean and professor of law and research professor in ethics, Griffith University, and director of the Institute for Ethics, Governance and Law.

Edition details

• Publisher: UN Distributed Titles
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 9280812181
• ISBN 13: 9789280812183
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 388
• Editor: Angus Francis, Vesselin Popovski, Charles Sampford