![]() ![]() This article shall explore any controversies in the construction of principles of IHL, and shed light on their application in contemporary conflicts. ![]() 2 Article 35(2), International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Protocol Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of International Armed Conflicts (Protocol I), 8 June 1977, 1125 UNTS 3 All other rules of international humanitarian law (IHL) are constructed on these principles. 1 Larissa Fast, Unpacking the principle of humanity: Tensions and implications The principle of military necessity permits force required to achieve the legitimate purpose of a conflict, and the principle of humanity forbids the infliction of all suffering, injury or destruction not necessary for achieving the legitimate purpose of a conflict. The law of armed conflict is essentially a compromise between two fundamental principles, of humanity and of military necessity. International humanitarian law aims to impose limits on the destruction and distress caused by armed conflict. ![]()
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