Trials and Penal Sanctions by Non-State Armed Groups: Between Rough Justice and Rebel Rule of Law

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Hannes Jöbstl (Council of Europe)

Trials and Penal Sanctions by Non-State Armed Groups

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Between Rough Justice and Rebel Rule of Law

Hannes Jöbstl (Council of Europe)

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Cambridge University Press
19 February 2026

Armed conflict; International human rights law; International humanitarian law

During armed conflict, non-State armed groups frequently establish their own judicial systems to resolve disputes, impose penal sanctions and implement social control. Examples such Hamas in Gaza, Rojava in Syria, or the 'People's Republics' in Eastern Ukraine demonstrate that this aspect of 'rebel governance' has become increasingly common. How can or should international law regulate the establishment of courts, conduct of trials and passing of penal sanctions by insurgent movements that challenge the judicial monopoly of states? Based on an in-depth doctrinal analysis, this study demonstrates that the administration of criminal justice by insurgents is not inherently illegal or illegitimate, and explains how to measure the conduct of armed groups against clear legal standards. Drawing on a broad range of real-world examples, this study makes a vital contribution to the law applicable in armed conflict.

By: Hannes Jöbstl (Council of Europe)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Weight: 642g
ISBN: 9781009621540
ISBN 10: 1009621548
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 19 February 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Hannes Jöbstl is a Legal Advisor at the Council of Europe where works on the establishment of a Claims Commission for Ukraine. He previously worked at the International Court of Justice and holds law degrees from the University of Oxford, University College London and the University of Graz.