3 Review(s)

Armed Conflict Classification: Understanding the different types of armed conflict, including international armed conflicts (between states) and non-international armed conflicts (within states), and the legal implications of each under IHL.Applicability of IHL: Exploring the criteria for the application of IHL, including the intensity of the conflict, the level of organization of the parties, and the control over territory, and its implications for the protection of persons and property.Protection of Civilians: Analyzing the legal framework for the protection of civilians during armed conflict, including rules governing the conduct of hostilities, the prohibition of indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks, and the obligation to take precautions to minimize harm to civilians.Protection of Medical Personnel and Facilities: Studying the legal protections afforded to medical personnel, hospitals, and other medical facilities under IHL, including their immunity from attack and the obligation to provide medical care to the wounded and sick.Treatment of Prisoners of War (POWs): Understanding the rights and obligations of parties to an armed conflict regarding the treatment of captured combatants, including the provisions of the Third Geneva Convention governing the treatment of POWs.Protection of Cultural Property and the Environment: Exploring the legal protections afforded to cultural property, monuments, and the natural environment during armed conflict, including the rules of the Hague Convention and its protocols.Implementation of IHL: Studying mechanisms for the implementation of IHL at the national and international levels, including the incorporation of IHL into domestic legislation, military manuals, training programs, and judicial decisions.Enforcement of IHL: Analyzing mechanisms for the enforcement of IHL violations, including international criminal tribunals, national courts, truth and reconciliation commissions, and reparations programs for victims.