This book examines the legality of the use of force by states against individuals and non-state groups located beyond its borders, in light of applicable international law. The issues discussed include force used in the 'war on terror', pre-emptive self defence, and targeted killings of individuals. INDICE: Introduction; Part I: The Inter-State Relationship: Extraterritorial Use of Force and Self-defence Against Non-State Actors; 1: The Possibility of Self-Defence Against Non-State Actors; 2: The Parameters of Self-Defence; 3: Measures Taken Outside the Self-Defence Framework; Part I Conclusion; Part II: International Humanitarian Law; 4: Force Against Non-State Actors as Armed Conflict; 5: Non-Traditional Models of Armed Conflict; 6: Status of Individuals and the Regulation of Force; Part II Conclusion; Part III: International Human Rights Law; 7: The Principal Practices and Primarily Affected Rights; 8:Extraterritorial Applicability of Human Rights Law; 9: Concurrent Applicability of International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law; Part III Conclusion; Concluding Chapter
- ISBN: 978-0-19-958484-0
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 320
- Fecha Publicación: 27/05/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés