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"A general overview of IHL based upon its major delimitations" [2019] ELECD 597; in Sassoli, Marco (ed), "International Humanitarian Law" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2019) 15

Book Title: International Humanitarian Law

Editor(s): Sassòli, Marco

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Section: Chapter 3

Section Title: A general overview of IHL based upon its major delimitations

Number of pages: 18

Abstract/Description:

The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of IHL by highlighting the major delimitations specific to this branch of public international law. The rules mentioned in this overview will be discussed in more detail in Chapter 8 on IHL’s protective regimes, while specific delimitations, their impact and related controversies will be discussed further in Chapter 6 on IHL’s scope of application as well as in Chapter 7 addressing the differences and similarities between IHL of IACs and IHL of NIACs.