Of vanishing points and paradoxes: Terrorism and international humanitarian law

摘要: In light of the changing scope international humanitarian law (IHL), this paper considers whether or not IHL can, and should exert, any controlling effect on terrorist activities. It is argued that although can be applied to a number acts could considered terrorist, we cautious about over-extending its application, first, because presently limited certain kinds conflict, and, second, rules are often appropriate for application in broader context 'war terror'. However, it always easy categorise outbreaks violence as internal armed identify status actors involved. This make difficult relevant normative framework regulate conduct affected parties. terrorism, problem exacerbated by absence well-calibrated general regime potential hotch pot 'anti-terrorist' laws.