Omschrijving
In today’s environment, the issues of indiscipline and corruption in the armed forces reflect broader issues of military ethics and culture. This book argues about the existing legal framework which is inadequate to regulate behavior in the barracks as well as in conflicts. It also recommends reforms in the military legal system.
Wing Commander (Dr) U C Jha, has extensive field and academic experience in military law, international humanitarian law and human rights laws. He holds a Ph D degree in Law and Governance from Jawaharlal Nehru University. His recent publications include: Child Soldiers: Practice, Law and Remedies (2018); Military Weapons and Environment (2018); The Law of Armed Conflict: An Introduction, with Dr K Ratnabali (2017); Indian Military--Domestic Deployment: Armed Forces Special Powers Act and Human Rights (2017); A Handbook of Military Law: Reference Manual (2016); Killer Robots--Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems: Legal, Ethical and Moral Challenges (2016); Drone Wars: Ethical, Legal and Strategic Implications (2014); and Armed Conflict and Environmental Damage (2014).