The Law of International Institutions

Franck, Thomas M.; Bowett, D. W.

doi:10.2307/1339175

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“…This is true not only because it is descriptive of the internal rules governing the operation of institutions and societies, but because it is treated by lawyers in a manner different to other lawtreated as being capable of organic growth. 65 It is thus important in the UN context to understand the interpretive approach of implied powers under the Charter, which applies to organs (such as the Security Council) and sub-organs (such as UN peacekeeping operations), and is widely accepted in Charter interpretation. 66 The protection of civilians mandate, which is set out in Security Council resolutions adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter, is central to the protection aspect of UN peacekeeping operations.…”

Section: Foundations Of the Protection Of Civilians Mandate In The Unmentioning

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The protection of civilians mandate in UN peacekeeping operations: reconciling protection concepts and practices

Willmot¹,

Sheeran²

2013

Int. rev. Red Cross

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The ‘protection of civilians’ mandate in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations fulfils a critical role in realising broader protection objectives, which have in recent years become an important focus of international relations and international law. The concepts of the ‘protection of civilians’ constructed by the humanitarian, human rights and peacekeeping communities have evolved somewhat separately, resulting in disparate understandings of the associated normative bases, substance and responsibilities. If UN peacekeepers are to effectively provide physical protection to civilians under threat of violence, it is necessary to untangle this conceptual and normative confusion. The practical expectations of the use of force to protect civilians must be clear, and an overarching framework is needed to facilitate the spectrum of actors working in a complementary way towards the common objectives of the broader protection agenda.

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Section: Foundations Of the Protection Of Civilians Mandate In The Unmentioning

confidence: 99%