LAWS4239 Law and Armed Conflict Study Notes

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LAWS4239 Law and Armed Conflict Study Notes. Drawn from lectures, powerpoints, tutorial exercises, readings and class discussions. Fantastic course. TOPIC LIST: Introduction History of IHL and LOAC Jus Ad Bellum Authorisation of the UN Security Council Acting in Self-Defence Responsibility to Protect Main Sources of the Law and Armed Conflict Birth of Conventional IHL during 19th Century Geneva and Hague Stream LOAC Conventions Modern Development of the Law of Armed Conflict Fundamental Principles of IHL Classification of Armed Conflicts Status of Persons During Armed Conflict Combatants Civilians Direct Participation in Hostilities Hors De Combat Prisoners of War Casualties of War Detention in Armed Conflict International Committee of the Red Cross Means and Methods Targeting Targeting Objects Targeting People Precautions in the Attack International Crimes and Command Responsibility International Criminal Law Definition and Types of International Crimes Jurisdiction for Prosecution of Breaches of LOAC Defences