Lesson 24 Flashcards
What Article of the UN Charter deals with the right of self-defence?
51
The legal nature of self-defence is found where?
customary law - in the inherent right of states
art. 51 of the UN Charter
What are the conditions must be met for the right of self-defence to be active?
necessity, proportionality, and immediacy
can the use of nuclear weapons be permitted under the right of self-defence?
uncertain
Which Chapter of the UN Charter deals with Actions in respect to threats to the peace, the breach of peace, and acts of aggression?
39 - 51
Coercive Measures under which Article of the UN Charter?
41
Coercive Measures include?
1) Arms embargo
2) travel vans
3) asset freeze
4) sanction committee (sub organ of the security council
Which article allows force authorized by the SC?
Art. 42 UN Charter
The PKOs are which type of body?
subsidiary bodies of the SC - management given to the Secretary-general
The legal basis of PKO is found?
Chapter VI and a half
What are the principles of PKOs?
1) Consent of the parties
2) Impartiality
3) Non-use of force except in self-defence and defence of the mandate
PKO 1st generation components?
1) peacekeeping
2) composed of unarmed military observers and lightly armed troops
3) functions mainly as surveillance, information and confidence building
PKO 2nd generation components?
1) ensure the implementation of peace
2) strengthen institutions of the rule of law
3) monitor the human rights situation
3) collaborating in the security sector
4) in the process of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants (DDR)
PKO 3rd generation components?
1) tactical use of force with the authorization of the UNSC and the consent of the parties and/or the host state
2) use of force to protect the civilian population and to fulfill the mandate
What is required to change a mission from peacekeeping to peace enforcement?
this change is prohibited by the Charter under art. 2.4 unless expressly authorized by the UNSC
