Responding to September 11: The Framework of International Law

Summary: This paper sets out the law
governing possible responses to the
September 11 attacks on the US. It
examines the permissibility of the
use of force, whether and how
individuals can be held to account,
whether the acts constitute a crime
against humanity, whether States
can be held to account for the acts of
individuals and legal protection for
persons in armed conflict.

To view the report online, go to www.interights.orgOwner: Helen Duffy

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