Waschefort, G (2015) International Law and Child Soldiers. Hart Publishing, pp. 1-254. ISBN 9781849465205.
Waschefort, G (2015) International Law and Child Soldiers. Hart Publishing, pp. 1-254. ISBN 9781849465205.
Waschefort, G (2015) International Law and Child Soldiers. Hart Publishing, pp. 1-254. ISBN 9781849465205.
Abstract
This book commences with an analysis of the current state of child soldiering internationally. Thereafter the proscriptive content of contemporary norms on the prohibition of the use and recruitment of child soldiers is evaluated, so as to determine whether these norms are capable of better enforcement. An 'issues-based' approach is adopted, in terms of which no specific regime of law, such as international humanitarian law (IHL), is deemed dominant. Instead, universal and regional human rights law, international criminal law and IHL are assessed cumulatively, so as to create a mutually reinforcing web of protection. Ultimately, it is argued that the effective implementation of child soldier prohibitive norms does not require major changes to any entity or functionary engaged in such prevention; rather, it requires the constant reassessment and refinement of all such entities and functionaries, and here, some changes are suggested. International judicial, quasi-judicial and non-judicial entities and functionaries most relevant to child soldier prevention are critically assessed. Ultimately the conclusions reached are assessed in light of a case study on the use and recruitment of child soldiers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Item Type: | Book |
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Subjects: | J Political Science > JX International law |
Divisions: | Faculty of Arts and Humanities Faculty of Arts and Humanities > Essex Law School |
SWORD Depositor: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Date Deposited: | 10 Dec 2016 17:19 |
Last Modified: | 28 Aug 2024 19:15 |
URI: | http://repository.essex.ac.uk/id/eprint/18460 |