Introduction : the functions and interactions of non-state actors in the realm of international humanitarian law

Ezequiel Heffes, Marcos D. Kotlik, Manuel J. Ventura

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Abstract

The term ‘international law’ was coined in 1789 by Jeremy Bentham, eventually becoming the predominant expression used by specialized literature, in lieu of ‘the law of nations’ or ‘droit des gens’, which were translations of the Latin term employed by Hugo Grotius: ‘ius gentium’.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Humanitarian Law and Non-State Actors: Debates, Law and Practice
EditorsEzequiel Heffes, Marcos D. Kotlik, Manuel J. Ventura
Place of PublicationNetherlands
PublisherT.M.C. Asser Press
Pages1-17
Number of pages17
ISBN (Electronic)9789462653399
ISBN (Print)9789462653382
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2019

Bibliographical note

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© T.M.C. ASSER PRESS and the authors 2020.

Keywords

  • human rights
  • international law
  • international relations
  • non-state actors (international relations)
  • war

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