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Chapter 20 - International Humanitarian Law

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 June 2020

By
Christopher M. Burkle
Edited by
Joseph McIsaac
Edited in association with
Kelly McQueen  and
Corry Kucik
Joseph McIsaac
Affiliation:
University of Connecticut
Kelly McQueen
Affiliation:
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Corry Kucik
Affiliation:
United States Navy
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Summary

Sadly, war has perhaps been one of the few constants throughout the history of humanity. This has in turn necessitated rules and law that place boundaries on these hostilities. International humanitarian law is applicable in times of armed conflict, while human rights law provides protection during both war and peacetime. The present basis for international humanitarian law (IHL) rests with international treaties and customary international law (CIL).

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Essentials of Disaster Anesthesia , pp. 184 - 190
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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