TY - JOUR
TI - Protection and preservation of cultural heritage during armed conflict: Understanding the accountability of a state under international humanitarian law
AU - Wani, Showkat Ahmad
AU - Vats, Saumya
TI - Protection and preservation of cultural heritage during armed conflict: Understanding the accountability of a state under international humanitarian law
AB - In contemporary armed conflicts, the discourse surrounding regulations pertaining to the safeguarding of cultural property under International Humanitarian Law (IHL) has regained its salience. With the latest advancements in technology and other aspects of warfare, the intricacies associated with the application of legal frameworks in the theatre of war have become increasingly convoluted. Notably, the preservation of cultural property during armed conflict has presented a significant challenge to International Humanitarian Law. Although the United Nations offers a multifaceted prototype for the protection of cultural property held by states, the implementation of these regulations is encumbered by gaps, which impede the complete compliance of the parties involved. This article analyses the legal frameworks pertinent to cultural property, with a particular focus on IHL. Furthermore, it offers several suggestions that can be implemented to preserve cultural property of significance and value, while addressing current lacunae in implementation.
VL - 2024
IS - Issue 25
PY - 2024
SN - 2084-2902
C1 - 2353-8724
SP - 209
EP - 224
DO - 10.4467/23538724GS.24.013.19874
UR - https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/gsaw/article/protection-and-preservation-of-cultural-heritage-during-armed-conflict-understanding-the-accountability-of-a-state-under-international-humanitarian-law
KW - cultural property
KW - international humanitarian law
KW - armed conflict
KW - Russia –
Ukraine