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Sanctions as a means of obtaining greater respect for humanitarian law: a review of their effectiveness

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 October 2008

Anne-Marie La Rosa
Affiliation:
Dr Anne-Marie La Rosa is Legal Adviser at the Advisory Service, Legal Division, ICRC. She also teaches international criminal law.
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Abstract

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There are several aspects to reviewing the role of punishment in ensuring greater respect for international humanitarian law. First, there is the question of improving compliance with the law, second, the focus on the punishment itself and, third, the characteristics of the perpetrators. The situation of armed groups is dealt with separately. The article also examines transitional justice as an accompanying measure and the problem of how to take care of the victims. Finally, suggestions are presented which could help the parties concerned in the establishment of a system of sanctions capable of having a lasting influence on the conduct of weapon bearers so as to obtain greater respect for international humanitarian law.

Type
Sanctions
Copyright
Copyright © International Committee of the Red Cross 2008