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Detention and Occupation in International Humanitarian Law
Detention and occupation are two challenging aspects of international humanitarian law in 21st century warfare. This book features essays that examine the historical foundations of these issues, as well as the contemporary practices surrounding them.
| Author(s) | Edited by Wolff Heintschel von Heinegg, Michael N. Schmitt. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 574 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 22 Aug 2012 |
| Availability | Available |
Detention and occupation are two challenging aspects of international humanitarian law in 21st century warfare. This book features essays that examine the historical foundations of these issues, as well as the contemporary practices surrounding them.
Contents: Introduction, Michael N. Schmitt; Part I Detention: The declining significance of POW status, Derek Jinks; Prisoners of war and the protecting power, Howard S. Levie; International law aspects of repatriation of prisoners of war during hostiliti
Michael N. Schmitt, Professor, United States Naval War College and Wolff Heintschel von Heinegg, Professor, European University Viadrina Frankfurt, Germany.
