Nuclear Weapons Law

Erscheinungsjahr 2021
ISBN: 978-1-316-51142-8
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 176 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 512 g

This book examines the law relating to the possession, threat or use of nuclear weapons. By addressing in logical sequence the law regarding sovereignty, the threat or use of force, the conduct of nuclear hostilities, neutrality, weapons law and war crimes, the book illustrates the topics that an effective national command, control and communications system for nuclear weapons must address. Guidance is given on intractable issues, such as the responsibilities of remote submarine commanders. The continuing relevance of the ICJ's Nuclear Advisory Opinion is assessed, and the prospects for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons are discussed. The book has been written in an accessible style so that it will be equally useful to lawyers and practitioners, including relevant commanders, politicians, policy staffs and academics. The objective is to state the law accurately and to explain its implications and provide practical guidance in this most sensitive area. This book is also available as open access.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Boothby, William H.

Heintschel Von Heinegg, Wolff

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen Konflikt- und Friedensforschung, Rüstungskontrolle, Abrüstung
• Rechtswissenschaften Internationales Recht und Europarecht Internationales Recht Internationales Kriegsrecht, Territorialrecht, Humanitäres Recht
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Friedens- und Konfliktforschung
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Militärwesen Ausrüstung & Waffen
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Gewalt Revolutionäre Gruppen und Bewegungen, Bewaffnete Konflikte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to the book; 2. Important legal preliminaries; 3. Resorting to the use of force in nuclear operations; 4. International and non-international armed conflicts; 5. The conduct of nuclear hostilities; 6. Neutrality; 7. Weapons law as it applies to nuclear weapons; 8. Genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes as they apply to nuclear operations; 9. Published national doctrines of nuclear weapon states; 10. The ICJ advisory opinion; 11. Nuclear disarmament and arms control; 12. Implications of international law for nuclear command, control and communications; Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Boothby, William H.
William H. Boothby is an Honorary Professor at the Australian National University. He retired from the RAF in 2011 as Deputy Director of Legal Services in the rank of Air Commodore.

Heintschel Von Heinegg, Wolff
Wolff Heintschel von Heinegg is the Chair of Public Law, in particular Public International Law, European Law and Foreign Constitutional Law, at Europa-Universität Viadrina in Germany.