Weapons

This video offers a detailed examination of Specific Prohibitions in weapons law under IHL. It navigates through historical landmarks, from early codes like the Lieber Code and the Hague Peace Conferences to modern legal instruments such as the Geneva Gas Protocol and the Biological Weapons Convention. The lecture outlines how these laws evolved to regulate the use of various weapons, including chemical, biological, and nuclear, as well as specific types like landmines and cluster munitions. It also addresses the development of laws regarding new technologies and weapons, emphasizing the ongoing commitment to limit the horrors of war while adapting to changing warfare methods.