Armed Conflict and International Law: In Search of the Human Face: Liber Amicorum in Memory of Avril McDonald

Abstract

Fighting by the Principles: Principles as a Source of International Humanitarian Law.- Chivalry: A Principle of the Law of Armed Conflict? Military Robots and the Principle of Humanity - Distorting the Human Face of the Law? Some Reflections on Self-Defence as an Element in Rules of Engagement.-The Current Relevance of the Recognition of Belligerency.- In Search of a Human Face in the Middle East: Addressing Israeli impunity for War Crimes.- Doctors in Arms: Exploring the Legal and Ethical Position of Military Medical Personnel in Armed Conflicts.- Saving the Past, Present and Future. Thoughts on Mobilizing International Protection for Cultural Property During Armed Conflict.- Watching the Human Rights Watchers .- Armed Conflict and Law Enforcement - Is There a Legal Divide? Friend or Foe? On the Protective Reach of the Law of Armed Conflict.- Seeking the Truth about Serious International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Violations: The various Facets of a Cardinal Notion of Transitional Justice.- La responsabilite penale des autorites politiques pour des crimes de droit international humanitair (DIH).- Discrepancies Between International Humanitarian Law on the Battlefield and in the Courtroom: The Challenges of Applying International Humanitarian Law During International Criminal Trials.