Laws Of War
The law of war is a body of law concerning acceptable justifications to engage in war (jus ad bellum) and the limits to acceptable wartime conduct (jus in bello or International humanitarian law). The law of war is considered an aspect of public international law (the law of nations) and is distinguished from other bodies of law, such as the domestic law of a particular belligerent to a conflict, that may also provide legal limits to the conduct or justification of war.
Amongst other issues, modern Laws of War address declarations of war, acceptance of surrender and the treatment of prisoners of war; military necessity, along with distinction and proportionality; and the prohibition of certain weapons that may cause unnecessary suffering.
Read more about Laws Of War: Early Sources and History, Modern Sources, Purposes of The Laws, Example Substantive Laws of War, Applicability To States and Individuals, Remedies For Violations, International Treaties On The Laws of War
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