Humanizing the Laws of War ：The Red Cross and the Development of International Humanitarian Law

Publication subTitle ：The Red Cross and the Development of International Humanitarian Law

Author： Robin Geiß; Andreas Zimmermann; Stefanie Haumer

Publisher： Cambridge University Press‎

Publication year： 2017

E-ISBN: 9781316774090

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781107171350

Subject： D813.7 specialized agencies

Keyword：国际法

Language： ENG

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Humanizing the Laws of War

Description

Over the past 150 years, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been one of the main drivers of progressive development in international humanitarian law, whilst assuming various roles in the humanization of the laws of war. With select contributions from international experts, this book critically assesses the ICRC's unique influence in international norm creation. It provides a detailed analysis of the workings of the International Red Cross, Red Crescent Movement and ICRC by addressing the milestone achievements as well as the failures, shortcomings and controversies over time. Crucially, the contributions highlight the lessons to be learnt for future challenges in the development of international humanitarian law. This book will be of particular interest to scholars and students of international law, but also to practitioners working in the field of international humanitarian law at both governmental and non-governmental organizations.

Chapter

Introduction: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the Development of International Humanitarian Law

Part I The International Committee of the Red Cross’ Influence on the Development of Core International Humanitarian Law Treaties

1 The International Committee of the Red Cross and the Geneva Conventions of 1949

2 The International Committee of the Red Cross and the Additional Protocols of 1977

Part II The International Committee of the Red Cross and the Development of International Humanitarian Law Beyond Treaty Regimes

3 The International Committee of the Red Cross and Customary International Humanitarian Law

4 The International Committee of the Red Cross’ ‘Interpretive Guidance on the Notion of Direct Participation in Hostilities’: See a Little Light

Part III The International Committee of the Red Cross’ Influence on Related Areas of International Law

5 Development of Treaties Limiting or Prohibiting the Use of Certain Weapons: The Role of the International Committee of the Red Cross

6 Between ‘Constructive Engagement’, ‘Collusion’ and ‘Critical Distance’: The International Committee of the Red Cross and the Development of International Criminal Law

Part IV Conclusion

7 The International Committee of the Red Cross: A Unique Actor in the Field of International Humanitarian Law Creation and Progressive Development

Index

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