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Actes de conférence

Personal scope of IHL protection in NIAC : legal and practical challenges

Françoise Hampson

• Collegium, No 43, automne 2013, p. 59-62

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While the principle of distinction is relatively straightforward in international armed conflict - two categories of persons can be targeted : the fighting members of the enemy's armed forces and civilians who at the times are taking a direct part in hostilities - in non-international armed conflict, there is no reference to combatant status. Therefore, in NIAC, the only persons who can be targeted are civilians at the time they are taking a direct part in hostilities. But what is meant by "for such time as" and what activities are covered by "direct participation". This contribution offers a critical look at the ICRC's Interpretive Guidance on the Notion of Direct Participation in Hostilities.

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• Scope of application of international humanitarian law : proceedings of the 13th Bruges Colloquium, 18-19 October 2012 = Le champ d'application du droit international humanitaire : actes du 13e Colloque de Bruges, 18-19 octobre 2012 / CICR, Collège d