International Humanitarian Law

The Lawful Killing of Civilians Under International Humanitarian Law

Beth Morrison • May 27 2022 • Articles

Subject to the principles of distinction and proportionality, killing is a given in wars, and it is unfeasible to criminalise all kinds of civilian deaths.

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