Rebel Law - Insurgents, Courts and Justice in Modern Conflict

A revealing and unique account of how insurgent groups mete our their own brand of justice, to maintain control and cement their legitimacy.

About the author

Frank Ledwidge is a former barrister and military intelligence officer who served in Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya. His books include Losing Small Wars: British Military Failure in Iraq and Afghanistan (2011) and Investment in Blood: The True Cost of Britain's Afghan War^r (2013).

Summary

Considers the weapon of law in conflict regions

Product details

• Authors: Frank Ledwidge, Ledwidge Frank
• Publisher: Hurst Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2017
• EAN: 9781849047982
• ISBN: 978-1-84904-798-2
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, LAW / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Genocide & War Crimes, War Crimes, Irregular or guerrilla forces & warfare, Law & society, Irregular or guerrilla forces and warfare, Law and society, sociology of law, HISTORY / Military / Guerrilla Warfare