The obligation to ensure respect for IHL in the peacekeeping context : progress, lessons and opportunities

Leanne Smith

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Abstract

This chapter focuses on international humanitarian law (IHL) and peace operations: looking at the Common Article 1 responsibility to ‘ensure respect’ for IHL in the United Nations peacekeeping context. Both civilian and military dimensions are discussed, and existing mechanisms are noted. The importance of cross-sectoral collaboration and embedding IHL in policy, training and institutional learning structures are evident. The chapter suggests a number of opportunities to enhance understanding of, and compliance, with IHL. In particular it is clear that lessons can be drawn from international human rights law policies incorporated into UN Peacekeeping practice.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEnsuring Respect for International Humanitarian Law
EditorsEve Massingham, Annabel McConnachie
Place of PublicationU.K.
PublisherRoutledge
Pages145-162
Number of pages18
ISBN (Electronic)9780429197628
ISBN (Print)9780367186890
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

Keywords

  • international law
  • human rights
  • government policy
  • United Nations

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