Targeted killing in international law

This title examines the international lawfulness of state-sponsored targeted killings in military and police operations. Analysing recent state practice and jurisprudence it establishes when targeted killing may be considered lawful and what legal restraints are imposed on the practice in times of w...

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Main Author: Melzer, Nils
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2008, 2008
Series:Oxford monographs in international law / Oxford monographs in international law
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This title examines the international lawfulness of state-sponsored targeted killings in military and police operations. Analysing recent state practice and jurisprudence it establishes when targeted killing may be considered lawful and what legal restraints are imposed on the practice in times of war and peace
Physical Description:liv, 468 p.
ISBN:9780191714511