Targeted Killings of Suspected Terrorists in the Light of the Right of Self-defence

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https://doi.org/10.25267/Paix_secur_int.2015.i3.07

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143-164
Published: 09-11-2018
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Abstract: The aim of this paper is to examine and discuss if the use of drones -when used as an offensive weapon to end the life of suspected terrorists- validly falls within the scope of application of Article 51 of the UN Charter. In order to do so, the requirements established by the mentioned Charter will be duly analysed. Consequently, we will be able to conclude if drones are or are not fulfilling the legal requirements requested by the right of self-defence, adjusting in the latter case the interpretation of international law to the particular national interests of some countries.

Keywords: drones, counter terrorism measures, self-defence, principle of proportionality.

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HELLMAN, J., & REGUEIRO, R. (2018). Targeted Killings of Suspected Terrorists in the Light of the Right of Self-defence. PEACE & SECURITY-PAIX ET SÉCURITÉ INTERNATIONALES (EuroMediterranean Journal of International Law and International Relations), (03), 143–164. https://doi.org/10.25267/Paix_secur_int.2015.i3.07