Article 42 Of The Un Charter On Use Of Armed Force
Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... 3
Article 42 of UN Charter................................................................................................................... 4
1) The UN Charter as matrix of Art.42...........................................................................................4
2) Authorising the use of force........................................................................................................5
3) Requirements of Article 42………………………………………………………………….…6
4) Measures…………………………………………………………………………………….….7
The implementation of the measures………………………………………………………..………8
1)Art.42 vs. Art.51…………………………………………………………………...………….8
2)Art.42 vs. Art.43………………………………………………………………………...……..9
Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………10
Bibliography………………………………………………………………………………………….11
Introduction
International law governs international relations both in time of peace and in time of armed conflict. It covers a plenty of fields. It also regulates the circumstances in which states may use armed force (traditionally termed ius ad bellum) and the way in which armed force is actually used ( termed ius in bello or the law of war, international humanitarian law applicable in armed conflict).
Since its creation, the United Nations has helped resolve a number of conflicts, both regional and global. Unlike other organs of the United Nations, the Securty Council is the only body whose resolutions, when adopted under Chapter VII, are binding on all states.
In respect of the enforcement powers under Chapter VII of UN Charter the primary responsibility for the maintenance of...
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