Armed Conflict and International Law: In Search of the Human Face

This book is written in memory of Avril McDonald, who passed away in April 2010. Avril was an inspired and passionate scholar in the fields of international humanitarian law, international criminal law, human rights law and law in the field of arms control and disarmament. What in particular made Avril’s work special, was her strong commitment with the human aspects throughout.Fourteen scholars and practitioners have contributed to this liber amicorum, which has led to a rich variety of topics w