Targeted Killing in International Law
| Author | : Nils Melzer |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 523 |
| Release | : 2008-05-29 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780199533169 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0199533164 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (164 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Targeted Killing in International Law by : Nils Melzer
Download or read book Targeted Killing in International Law written by Nils Melzer and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-05-29 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the international lawfulness of state-sponsored targeted killings in military and police operations. Through an exhaustive analysis of recent state practice and jurisprudence, the book establishes when targeted killing may be considered lawful, and what legal restraints are imposed on the practice in times of war and peace.
