Jack response –
Both Jus Ad Bellum and Jus In Bello are Latin terms that govern laws around war. However, they cover different branches.
Jus ad bellum- Translated to law of going to war. This provides the condition that states can go to war. It is an international law that regulates the use of force, stating whether it is legal or illegal. The UN states that you are not allowed to go to war with another territory unless it is approved by the U.N., or if it is in self-defense.
Jus in bello-These are the laws that govern the behavior of the fighting its-self and are not influenced by whether the war is legal or illegal. It sets clear rules for what is and is not allowed. These rules can be found in the 1949 Geneva Convention. They cover things such as how to treat prisoners of war and the prohibition of attacks on civilians. These rules apply to all parties involved in the fighting.
Joshua response –
Jus ad bellum….
In my own words, I guess I would say it is a means in determining if going to war would be justified, in terms of weighing the cause and effect of declaring war and in achieving the goal at hand. Also determining if war would be purposeful and the only resort, in other words examining the cost.
Jus in bello……
Ethical idea focusing on the conduct of war, minimizing collateral damage and civilian casualties, attacking only military establishments. The idea is just, but is never used, if it was obeyed the side that would follow the code of conduct would surely lose.
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