The principle of proportionality is one of the cornerstones of International Humanitarian Law. Almost all states involved in armed conflicts recognize that it i

1. Introduction 2. What is Proportionality? 3. Proportionality: A Multiplicity of Meanings 4. Proportionality in the Just War Tradition 5. Proportionality in In

International humanitarian law is the law that governs the conduct of participants during armed conflict. This branch of law aims to regulate the means and meth

This book provides an examination of whether there is a legally independent 'principle of humanity' in international humanitarian law.

This book seeks to clarify the legal concept of proportionality in international humanitarian law, as it applies during armed conflict. It is argued in the book