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Humanitarian Law and Direct Participation in Hostilties by Private Contractors or Civilian Employees

Chicago Journal of International Law, Vol. 5, 2004-2005

36 Pages Posted: 20 May 2010

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Michael N. Schmitt

University of Reading School of Law; Lieber Institute, USMA at West Point; Naval War College - Stockton Center for the Study of International Law

Date Written: 2005

Abstract

Examines the IHL concept of direct participation by civilians in hostilities, with particular emphasis on the US experience with contractors and civilian employees. Predated the ICRC's Interpretive Guidance on the subject and was one of the papers informing the workings of the expert group.

Keywords: IHL, humanitarian law, law of armed conflict, direct participation, civilians

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Schmitt, Michael N., Humanitarian Law and Direct Participation in Hostilties by Private Contractors or Civilian Employees (2005). Chicago Journal of International Law, Vol. 5, 2004-2005. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1610014

Michael N. Schmitt (Contact Author)

University of Reading School of Law ( email )

Whiteknights
Reading, Berkshire RG6 6AH
United Kingdom

Lieber Institute, USMA at West Point ( email )

600 Thayer Rd
West Point, NY 10996
United States

Naval War College - Stockton Center for the Study of International Law ( email )

686 Cushing Road
Newport, RI 02841
United States

HOME PAGE: http://www.usnwc.edu/Academics/Faculty/Michael-Schmitt.aspx

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