Regional approaches to international humanitarian law

Burchill, Richard M

Abstract

Violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) are a global concern. The enforcement of IHLhas traditionally focused on the State level. As States have shown an unwillingness or inability to address violations, attention has moved to the international level primarily through universal approaches such as the International Criminal Court. However, experience has demonstrated that universal approaches also have their limitations. This article argues that regional arrangements offer the possibility of strengthening the enforcement of IHL. As regional arrangements occupy a distinct space between particular local conditions and the universalising tendencies of the global system, they are well placed to handle the various concerns and considerations surrounding the enforcement of IHL.

Citation

Burchill, R. M. (2010). Regional approaches to international humanitarian law. Victoria University of Wellington law review / Law Faculty, 41(2), 205-234. https://doi.org/10.26686/vuwlr.v41i2.5231

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Aug 2, 2010
• Publication Date: 2010
• Deposit Date: Nov 13, 2014
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 13, 2014
• Journal: Victoria University of Wellington law review
• Print ISSN: 0042-5117
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 41
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 205-234
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.26686/vuwlr.v41i2.5231
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/465887
• Publisher URL: https://ojs.victoria.ac.nz/vuwlr/article/view/5231
• Additional Information: Copy of article originally published in: Victoria University of Wellington law review, 2010, v.41, issue 2