Critical Analysis of Corporate Liability under International Humanitarian Law
In this article, author Sanjana Mishra deals with the interplay between the corporations and their role in compliance with the International Humanitarian Law. Corporations in recent times have become a key geopolitical player in all arenas including armed conflicts. The author also deals with the jurisprudence of modern corporate structure and the laws drafted to address the state’s obligations to address the corporation’s liability and duties. The article also talks about various issues that IHL faces in holding corporations accountable such as the narrow scope of International Criminal Law and International Human Rights law, the restrictive nature of state responsibility doctrine, and the varying nature of the role of Corporates resulting in consequences that may breach IHL obligations. Continue reading Critical Analysis of Corporate Liability under International Humanitarian Law
