Do We Need a New Legal Framework for Fighting Non-Conventional Wars? The International Law of War, Human Rights and the Global Fight Against Extremism and Terrorism
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Authors | Jegede, Francis and Todd, Malcolm |
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Abstract | This paper examines the existing legal framework for fighting violent extremism and terrorism. Highlighting the inherent limitations of the current International Law of War in dealing with the growing challenges posed by terrorists and violent extremist groups, the paper discusses the problem facing military commanders, security agents, state actors and the international community in confronting extremist groups while upholding human rights values and respecting the law of war. The paper poses the question as to whether the current legal framework for dealing with extremist groups is sufficient without contravening the essential provisions and ethos of the International Law of War and Human Rights. Using examples, the paper examines how extremist groups flagrantly disregard the rule of law and disrespect human rights in their campaign of terror. The paper also notes instances in which the current Western strategy in fighting terrorism may be viewed or considered as conflicting with human rights and international law. |
This paper examines the existing legal framework | |
Keywords | Law of War,; non-conventional wars; International Law; Human Rights; Human Rights Law; Violence; Extremism; Non-State Groups/Actors; Terrorism; Security Agents |
Year | 2016 |
Journal | Annual International Conference Proceedings of the 6th Political Science, Sociology and International Relations (PSSIR) |
Publisher | Global Science and Technology Forum |
ISSN | 22512403 |
Web address (URL) | hdl:10545/620545 |
Publication dates | 16 Nov 2016 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 11 Oct 2016, 15:47 |
Accepted | 26 Sep 2016 |
Contributors | University of Derby |
File | File Access Level Open |
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https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/942z6/do-we-need-a-new-legal-framework-for-fighting-non-conventional-wars-the-international-law-of-war-human-rights-and-the-global-fight-against-extremism-and-terrorism
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