Military Investigations in Armed Conflict: Independence and Impartiality under International Law

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Claire Simmons

Military Investigations in Armed Conflict

Independence and Impartiality under International Law

Claire Simmons

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Routledge
02 April 2024

Politics & government; War crimes; International human rights law; International humanitarian law; International criminal law

Series: Routledge Research in the Law of Armed Conflict

An allegation is made that a war crime was committed by a soldier during a conflict. Who should investigate the allegation? How should they investigate?

This book explores a topic of critical importance in legal and policy discussions surrounding the accountability of military operations in armed conflict, and problematises some presumptions that are often made about the topic. The work provides the international legal framework necessary to address these questions and establishes the precise standards of independence and impartiality as applicable to investigations in armed conflict. It questions the assumption that the standards of independence and impartiality of investigations should be measured in the same way that we measure these standards for judges, courts, and tribunals. It also explores the ways in which military institutions and culture, as well as the context of armed conflict, may impact on the effectiveness of investigations or the perception of justice by those affected. By demonstrating the precise ways in which military investigations can contribute to or hinder the effectiveness of investigations, the book clarifies States’ responsibilities with regard to their accountability efforts for serious violations of international law in armed conflict. The work will be a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and policy-makers working in the areas of international humanitarian law, international human rights law, as well as political science and military ethics.

By: Claire Simmons
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 1.000kg
ISBN: 9781032415673
ISBN 10: 1032415673
Series: Routledge Research in the Law of Armed Conflict
Pages: 172
Publication Date: 02 April 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction; 2. The legitimacy of military justice; 3. The obligation to investigate effectively under international law; 4. The independence and impartiality of investigations in relation to their effectiveness; 5. Military institutional challenges to independence and impartiality; 6. The impact of armed conflict on independence and impartiality; 7. When it goes wrong: Failures to investigate, patterns of violations, and systematic impunity; 8. Conclusion

Claire Simmons is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Defence & International Affairs at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and Fellow of the Essex Armed Conflict and Crisis Hub, part of the Human Rights Centre at the University of Essex (UK).