Humanitarian and Refugee Law

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University · LL.B. Semester 9 · B6

Unit 1 — Introduction to International Humanitarian Law

Historical background and development · Customary International Humanitarian Law · International Instruments on International Humanitarian Law · Application of International Humanitarian Law

Unit 2 — Key Issues in International Humanitarian Law

Means and Methods of Warfare. · Combatants and Prisoners of War · Protection of Civilians · Role of International Humanitarian Law in protecting Environment

Unit 3 — Refugee Law

Introduction · International Legal Instruments · Regional Conventions on protection of refugees. · Status of Refugees in India