Human Rights in Times of Conflict and Terror
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (682 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0198753799 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 600 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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Wojcik, International Law Prof Blog" very recommendable reading for students of international human rights law or anybody else having an academic interest in the role of human rights in 'times of conflict and terrorism.' But also in the practitioner's bookshelf the book may prove to be an appreciated supplement." --Christian Johann, German Yearbook of International Law 05/03/2014 . Although some commentators may disagree with certain of the conclusions she reaches, the work is exceptionally rich in detail and her analysis is highly sophisticated. Scholars and practitioners dealing witharmed conflict and terrorism would be well-advised to keep it within arms' reach." --Michael Schmitt, Chairman, International Law Department, United States Naval War College"a highly practical text on
Her main research activities at the Academy focus on the implementation of international law in situations in armed conflict, in particular the qualification of contemporary armed conflicts for the Rule of Law in Armed Conflicts Project. She was formerly Director of its predecessor, the University Center for International Humanitari
The book begins with a presentation on the application of human rights to such situations and an explanation of the regime of limitations and derogations. These include the right to life, the prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment, enforced disappearance, all the rights relating to detention and due process of law, and the freedoms most commonly affected by armed conflict and counter-terrorism. The second edition includes a new chapter on remedies, the right to truth and accountability for human rights violations committed during times of conflict and the fight against terrorism. The book concludes with a section on how international human rights law protects certain vulnerable and disadvantaged populations in such situations.. These situations can lead to some of the most fundamental human rights being put in danger of being violated. Each chapter presents the relevant treaty provisions and explains the interpretation of the rights by reference to the case law and general comments of these treaty bodies. This fully updated second edition of Human Rights in Times of Terror and Conflict is a guide to international human rights law as it applies to situations of armed conflict, to counter-terrorism measures and to any other situation of actual or potential violence requiring security measures. After an overall description of the relationship between human rights law, on the one hand, and international humanita