Behind the scenes: Updated commentary on the First Geneva Convention February 1, 2017 5 mins read ICRC Commentaries / Law and Conflict / Online publications Jean-Marie Henckaerts Last month saw the publication of the updated Commentary on the First Geneva Convention which is now available from Cambridge University Press in ...
Algeria and the Geneva Conventions: Crossroads in history January 31, 2017 9 mins read Interviews / Law and Conflict Raphaël Dallaire Ferland This is our conversation with Soualem Lazhar, director of Human Rights, Social Development and Cultural, Scientific and Technical Affairs at the Algerian Ministry ...
Torture: Primer on a wrong and illegal practice January 27, 2017 5 mins read Law and Conflict / Primers / Torture Ellen Policinski The ICRC’s position on torture is clear: torture and other forms of cruel, inhuman, degrading or humiliating treatment are banned under international law. ...
A new humanitarian law course for practitioners: Modernizing the ICRC’s approach to legal training January 6, 2017 6 mins read Events and highlights / Law and Conflict Anne Quintin & Pavle Kilibarda Whether they engage in dialogue with belligerent parties or distribute relief to war-afflicted populations across the globe, humanitarian practitioners need to understand the ...
Space law revisited (2/3): Are weapons of mass destruction prohibited in space? December 21, 2016 8 mins read Analysis / Law and Conflict / New Technologies / Weapons Pavle Kilibarda Outer space is becoming an arena for technological shows of force – whether by deployment of spy satellites or testing of weapons. What ...
Interview with Dr Bassim Al-Rubaye, Member of Iraq’s Council of Ministers December 20, 2016 5 mins read Events and highlights / Humanitarian Action / Interviews / Law and Conflict Raphaël Dallaire Ferland National Committees on international humanitarian law (IHL) are at the forefront of efforts to ensure ...
Universal Meeting of National IHL Committees: At the heart of efforts towards better respect for the law December 15, 2016 7 mins read Events and highlights / Generating Respect for IHL / Law and Conflict ICRC Advisory Service on IHL Facing the formidable task of implementing international humanitarian law (IHL) in their national legislation, States ...
Global counter-terrorism must not overlook the rules of war December 13, 2016 10 mins read Analysis / Law and Conflict / Terrorism and IHL Stéphane Ojeda Branding an armed group as “terrorist” cannot alone cancel the applicability of international humanitarian law (IHL). The vast majority of contemporary armed conflicts ...
The evolution of warfare: New edition of the International Review November 28, 2016 1 min read Events and highlights / Law and Conflict / Online publications / Review-related The editors We are pleased to present the latest issue of the International Review of the Red ...
Beyond ratification: National committees and the implementation of international humanitarian law November 21, 2016 7 mins read Events and highlights / Generating Respect for IHL / Law and Conflict ICRC Advisory Service on IHL Armed conflicts continue to cause immense suffering and large-scale destruction, despite the existence of a ...
Space law revisited (1/3): The notion of ‘peaceful uses’ and the Outer Space Treaty November 7, 2016 8 mins read Analysis / Law and Conflict / New Technologies Pavle Kilibarda Outer space is becoming an arena for technological shows of force – whether by deployment of spy satellites or testing of weapons. What ...
Terrorism, counter-terrorism and IHL: Primer on a recurring conversation November 2, 2016 5 mins read Law and Conflict / Primers Ellen Policinski Terrorism is not limited to any one part of the world. It can be seen everywhere, and is often linked to armed conflict. ...
