Active and Passive Precautions in Air and Missile Warfare
Активные и пассивные меры предосторожности в воздушной и ракетной войне
2014-12-02
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Based upon state practice, customary international law, Protocol Additional I to the Geneva Conventions and the Harvard Manual on Air and Missile Warfare (which they critically review), the authors discuss the different precautionary measures for the benefit of the civilian population an attacker and a defender must take, in the conduct of hostilities in general, and specifically in air and missile warfare, including in attacks against aircraft.
Key Findings
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It specifically examines active and passive precautions in air and missile warfare, including attacks against aircraft.
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The analysis is grounded in state practice, customary international law, and Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions.
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The authors critically review the Harvard Manual on Air and Missile Warfare in assessing applicable precautionary obligations.
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The paper analyzes precautionary measures that attackers and defenders must take to protect civilians during hostilities.
Research Object
Precautionary measures by attackers and defenders in air and missile warfare to protect the civilian population
Research Subject
The differing legal obligations and requirements governing precautions during hostilities in general and air and missile attacks, including attacks against aircraft
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