Investigating Violations of International Law in Armed Conflict

Havard National National Security Journal, Vol. 2, pp. 31-84, 2011

54 Pages Posted: 29 Sep 2010 Last revised: 5 Jan 2011

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Michael N. Schmitt

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

Date Written: September 28, 2010

Abstract

The article examines the standards applicable to investigations of violations of international humanitarian law during an armed conflict. In addition to considering the IHL and HR provisions on the subject, it examines the practices of the US, Canada, UK and Australia.

Keywords: investigations, war crimes, international humanitararian law, law of armed conflict, IHL, human rights

Suggested Citation

Schmitt, Michael N., Investigating Violations of International Law in Armed Conflict (September 28, 2010). Havard National National Security Journal, Vol. 2, pp. 31-84, 2011, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1683980

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