The application of human rights law to everyday civilian life under rebel control
Author zone:
Katharine Fortin
Host item entries:
Netherlands international law review, Vol. 63, issue 2, July 2016, p. 161–181
Languages:
English
General Note:
Bibliographie : p. 180-181. - Photocopies
Abstract:
This article draws upon social science literature to offer a new assessment of the normative value of human rights law vis-à-vis international humanitarian law in territory under armed groups’ control. In particular, the article considers how the two bodies of law can be applied in a complementary manner to regulate the everyday life of civilians who are not involved in hostilities. The article demonstrates that while it might be tempting to imagine that concerns relating to rights such as the freedom of movement, the right to work or protection from common crime are completely displaced by considerations of physical security and survival in times of armed conflict, in reality this is often not the case.
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