| Description |
1 online resource (xxvi, 216 pages). |
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text file |
| Series |
Studies in international law ; volume 68
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Studies in international law (Oxford, England) ; v. 68.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Acknowledgements; Contents; List of Abbreviations; Table of Cases; Introduction; I. The Day-to-Day Impact of Armed Conflict on Local People and Communities; II. Methodology; III. Book Structure; 1; The Governance of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement; I. The Statutes of the IRCRCM; II. The Governing Bodies of the IRCRCM; III. The Components of the IRCRCM; IV. Conclusion; 2; The Legal Nature and International Legal Personality of the ICRC; I. Introduction; II. What Kind of Organisation Is the ICRC?; III. International Legal Personality; IV. Conclusion; 3. |
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The ICRC and International Law in Armed Conflict and other Situations of ViolenceI. Introduction; II. The Normative and Legal Development of the Laws of War; III. International Human Rights Law in Armed Conflict; IV. Conclusion; 4; Humanity as a Core Principle of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement; I. Introduction; II. Humanity; III. History of the Principle of Humanity; IV. The IRCRCM Definition of Humanity; V. Judicial Interpretations of Humanity; VI. Neutrality and Independence; VII. Conclusion; 5; New Humanitarian Horizons for the ICRC; I. Introduction. |
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II. Sovereignty as ResponsibilityIII. Human Security; IV. The Relationship between Human Security, International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law; V. Conclusion; 6; Interviews with the ICRC; I. Introduction; II. Reflections by Delegates on the Mandate; III. Early Recovery; IV. Economic Security; V. Local Ownership; VI. Prevention of Conflict; VII. Conclusion; Case Study: Accounts of ICRC Delegates on the Democratic Republic of Congo; I. Introduction; II. The Congo Wars in Brief: 1994-2016; III. The ICRC in the Democratic Republic of Congo; IV. ICRC and Health. |
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v. Food Security and WaterVI. Economic Security; VII. ICRC and the Congolese National Society; VIII. Conclusion; Conclusion; Appendix 1: Interview Guide 2016; Appendix 2: Interview Guide 2014; Information Sheet for Interviewees; Interview Protocol/Participant Information Sheet; Bibliography; Index. |
| Summary |
The purpose of this book is to consider the legality of the changing practice of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). It provides extensive legal analysis of the ICRC as an organisation, legal person, and humanitarian actor. It draws on the law of organisations, International Humanitarian Law, International Human Rights Law, and other relevant branches of international law in order to critically assess the mandate and practice of the ICRC on the ground. The book also draws on more abstract human-centric concepts, including sovereignty as responsibility and human security, in order to assess the development of the concept of humanity for the mandate and practice of the ICRC. Critically this book uses semi- structured interviews with ICRC delegates to test the theoretical and doctrinal conclusions. The book provides a unique insight into the work of the ICRC. It also includes a case study of the work of the ICRC in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ultimately the book concludes that the ICRC is no longer restricted to the provision of humanitarian assistance on the battlefield. It is increasingly drawn into long-term and extremely complicated conflicts, in which, civilians, soldiers and non-State actors intermingle. In order to remain useful for the people on the ground, therefore, the ICRC is progressively developing its mandate. This book questions whether, on occasion, this could threaten its promise to remain neutral, impartial and independent. Finally, however, it should be said that this author finds that the work of the ICRC is unparalleled on the international stage and its humanitarian mandate is a vital component for those embroiled in the undertaking of and recovery from conflict. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
International Committee of the Red Cross.
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International Committee of the Red Cross. |
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Responsibility to protect (International law)
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Responsibility to protect (International law) |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Shucksmith, Christy. International Committee of the Red Cross and its mandate to protect and assist. Oxford ; Portland, Oregon : Hart Publishing, 2017 9781509908172 (DLC) 2017013633 (OCoLC)959869619 |
| ISBN |
9781509908196 (ebook) |
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1509908196 (ebook) |
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9781509908189 (electronic book) |
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1509908188 (electronic book) |
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9781509908202 (online) |
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150990820X |
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150990817X |
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9781509908172 |
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9781509908172 (hardcover ; alkaline paper) |
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