Tania Rivero Reference 704:98 Introduction to a legal resource for individuals

1. How to use the Yearbook of International Humanitarian
Law (YIHL) for those not in the law arena.

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Particular information with respect to international
humanitarian law: “the sets of rules which limit effects
of armed conflict”(icrc.org)
Current information or updates about countries that
are encountering hardships due to warfare.
Scholarly articles that explore in detail aspects of
international humanitarian law.
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ISSN 1574-096x
Published annually
Available both in print and online
Not an open source
Can be accessed in most academic libraries, special
libraries, and law libraries

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The Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law is a
combination of peer-reviewed articles and current
case reports in international humanitarian law.

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This is a specialized resource most appropriate for
students, lawyers, and law librarians.
Individuals or entities that have an invested interest
(for any reason) in international laws of war can also
use this resource.
This source should be used for educational purposes.
Do not rely on information provided from YIHL as
expert evaluation or opinion to a particular case or
situation.

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YIHL does not provide “direct” or “easy” answers.
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YIHL should be looked as a resource to gain a better
understanding of ever- changing occurrences and
laws in different parts of the world.

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Each yearbook has a certain number of
chapters, which varies year by year. Most of the
chapters within the yearbook are scholarly articles.
There is also an index, a table of case
reports, correspondence reports, and bibliography.
These are the last chapters in the book.

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If you are looking for a particular topic, do check the
index or the table of cases.
Correspondence reports are good to review when you
are searching current information on a particular
country.

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Another option is that you can do a general keyword
search within the source. This can be done if you are
using the online format. Look for the white search bar
and type in a key term.

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International Committee Red Cross at icrc.org
provides comprehensive information and resources.
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For low cost legal assistance/consultation, visit
worldlawdirect.org.

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Remember to contact me if you have any questions.
Keep in mind that YIHL should not be taken as expert
advice.
Please consult with a lawyer for legal advice.