Vol. I

Outline of international humanitarian law

Concept and purpose of international humanitarian law

International humanitarian law as a branch of public international law

Historical development of international humanitarian law

Sources of contemporary international humanitarian law

The fundamental distinction between civilians and combatant

Combatants and prisoners of war

Protection of the wounded sick and shipwrecked

The protection of the civilian population against the effects of hostilities

Conduct of hostilities

The law of naval warfare

The law of air warfare

The law of non-international armed conflicts

Implementation of international humanitarian law

International humanitarian law and international human rights law

The international committee of the red cross (ICRC)

Vol. II, III

Cases and documents

General statements on international humanitarian law

Cases and documents relating to past and contemporary conflicts